South Simcoe police mourn death of officer facing discreditable conduct charges
The South Simcoe Police Service is mourning the passing of one of its officers.
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Gravenhurst turns tide on dig out 2 weeks after state of emergency declaration
The Town of Gravenhurst remains in recovery mode after record snowfalls this month, but there is reason to be optimistic.
Student charged with explosives-related offence in Kawartha Lakes
Provincial police in Kawartha Lakes charged a student following a report that someone brought an unknown substance into a school.
What police want you to know about a new sophisticated scam
It’s no longer just phone calls or emails — fraudsters could now show up at your front door.
Pop-punk music festival to return to Burl's Creek event grounds
'All Your Friends Fest' will return to Burl’s Creek event grounds in Oro-Medonte in June.
Barrie funds program tackling shortage of skilled tradespeople and housing crisis
The City of Barrie is addressing a shortage of skilled tradespeople and a lack of affordable housing with a $250,000 boost for an initiative providing paid skilled trades training for those facing employment challenges.
Driver sentenced to jail time in 2019 dangerous driving causing bodily harm case
An Aurora man convicted of dangerous driving causing bodily harm for a crash that sent a woman to hospital where she later died was sentenced Friday in a Newmarket courtroom.
Snowmobile goes up in flames after collision with parked van and barn: OPP
Provincial police laid impaired driving charges after finding a charred snowmobile that had crashed into a parked van and a barn.
Town of Bradford launches partnership to expand health care services
A unique partnership will help to address the health care needs of one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities, Bradford West Gwillimbury.
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Labour minister unveils steps to end Canada Post strike
Canada Post workers began their strike four weeks ago, halting mail and package deliveries across the country. Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said he hopes work will resume as early as next week.
Canada's homicide rate down in most provinces, with 2 exceptions
The homicide rate is declining in Canada, and the country’s three largest cities all saw double-digit percentage decreases in homicides per capita, according to data released this week.
'They believe in diplomacy, good luck': Doug Ford doubles down on energy threat as some premiers distance themselves
Doug Ford is standing behind his threat to stop providing the U.S. with electricity in response to president-elect Donald Trump’s promised tariffs, even as several other premiers publicly distance themselves from the stance.
'Little girl deserves justice': Gallery erupts in anger as charges stayed against driver who killed child
In a tense courtroom, a judge stayed the charge against a Saskatoon woman who hit and killed a nine-year-old girl.
Is a white Christmas in the cards? Looking back at Canada's Dec. 25 snow history
With fewer than two weeks remaining until Christmas Day, weather forecasts and snowfall projections are starting to take shape but have yet to be finalized for cities across Canada.
Ottawa to remove 30% investment cap for Canadian pension funds
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the upcoming fall economic statement on Monday will remove the cap that currently restricts Canadian pension funds from owning more than 30 per cent of the voting shares of a Canadian entity.
Drones, planes or UFOs? Americans abuzz over mysterious New Jersey sightings
It's unclear if it's drones or something else, but for sure the nighttime sightings are producing tons of talk, a raft of conspiracy theories and craned necks looking skyward.
Mysterious googly eyes go viral after appearing on public art in Oregon
Googly eyes have been appearing on sculptures around the central Oregon city of Bend, delighting many residents and sparking a viral sensation covered widely by news outlets and featured on a popular late-night talk show.
Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump wants to turn the lights out on daylight saving time.