Local non-profit serves Thanksgiving meals to more than 150

The Busby Centre in Barrie held a first-ever Thanksgiving meal Monday afternoon, serving meals to more than 150 people.

OPP officer makes unusual discovery during traffic stop, driver charged

Provincial police remind motorists about the importance of buckling up after an officer discovered a passenger sitting on a kitchen chair inside the vehicle during a traffic stop in the Town of the Blue Mountains.

Study: Barrie last in mortgage-free homeowners

A recent study ranks Barrie last among large Canadian cities regarding homeowners who have paid off their mortgage.

Three youths charged for alleged theft, property destruction

Three teenagers are facing multiple charges for allegedly damaging property, a vehicle, a recreation centre and stealing a vehicle this weekend in Muskoka.

Plaque unveiled to honour late veteran, fallen cadet

A plaque was unveiled at Veterans' Memorial Park Sunday morning to honour the friend of a cadet who died in a historic Orillia tragedy.

Multi-vehicle crash sends five to hospital

OPP continue to investigate a multi-vehicle crash that occurred midday Saturday in the City of Kawartha Lakes, resulting in five needing treatment for various injuries.

Overheated pool heater suspected cause of shed fire

A small fire burned in a pool shed of a Town of the Blue Mountains residence Saturday afternoon, prompting fire officials to remind residents to check their heating appliances ahead of the winter season.

Local teen chases unique world record

13-year-old Jackson Fuller is attempting to set the record for most miles travelled in an ATV within 24 hours this weekend, chasing it by lapping around the Orillia & District Agricultural Society (ODAS) Park circuit outside Orillia.

Driver dies in single-vehicle crash

OPP are investigating a single-vehicle collision in Caledon early Saturday morning that resulted in the death of the driver.