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Barrie police investigating collision on Essa Road and Highway 400 ramp

Barrie police are investigating a motor vehicle collision at Essa Road and the Highway 400 southbound ramp.

Motor vehicle collision on Essa road in Barrie. January 31. 2023 (Michael Chorney)

Pilot program in Barrie will make x-rays more accessible for LTC residents

Several local organizations are teaming up to make x-rays more accessible for residents in Barrie's long-term care homes.

High interest rates continue to impact home sales in Simcoe County & Muskoka

Higher interest rates meant to cool down inflation have had a major impact on housing sales throughout much of Simcoe County and Muskoka, according to new data.

Local reaction to B.C.'s new illegal drug exemption initiative

A new health initiative on the west coast is turning heads across the country, including Simcoe County.

Winterfest returning to Barrie this weekend

The final preparations are in place as the City of Barrie is set to host a seasonal favourite this weekend.

Mother and daughter wanted for charges relating to animal abuse

Barrie Police are requesting assistance from the public in finding two females wanted for animal neglect.

County of Simcoe passes 2023 budget

County of Simcoe councillors have approved this year's budget and met their goal of keeping an increase in taxes below inflation.

Barrie man faces multiple pornography charges

A 34-year-old Barrie male is facing multiple pornography charges.

OSMH launches new campaign in hopes of receiving help from province

The Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital has launched a campaign called "Start Today. Serve Tomorrow."

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Radioactive capsule that fell off truck found in Australia

Authorities in Western Australia on Wednesday recovered a tiny but dangerous radioactive capsule that fell off a truck while being transported along a 1,400-kilometer (870-mile) Outback highway last month in what an official said was like finding the needle in the haystack.

In this photo provided by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, its members search for a radioactive capsule believed to have fallen off a truck being transported on a freight route on the outskirts of Perth, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023.(Department of Fire and Emergency Services via AP)

Systemic inequities are putting women's health and lives at risk: Heart and Stroke report

A new report from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is highlighting 'significant inequities' in women's health care that is disproportionately affecting racialized and Indigenous women, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community and those living with low socioeconomic status.

'Legitimately flabbergasting': MP raises concerns over government's quarantine hotel spending

Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner is raising concerns over the federal government's spending on so-called COVID-19 quarantine hotels, calling the total spent on a Calgary-area hotel in 2022 'legitimately flabbergasting.'

Oregon kidnapping suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot

A suspect in a violent kidnapping in Oregon died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday night after being taken into custody following a standoff with law enforcement, a police spokesman said.