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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.

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.

Barrie police cruiser in downtown Barrie. January 31, 2023. (CTV News/Ian Duffy)

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."

Barrie police collect valentine's day cards for seniors

An initiative to bridge the gap between generations while spreading love throughout the community is back for another year.

Young driver narrowly escapes stunt driving charges

South Simcoe Police say a young driver was just 3km/h away from receiving stunt driving charges in Innisfil Tuesday morning.

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Loblaw ends No Name price freeze, vows 'flat' pricing 'wherever possible'

Loblaw will not be extending its price freeze on No Name brand products, but vows to keep the yellow label product-pricing flat 'wherever possible.'

People shop at a Loblaws store in this 2018 file photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Discovery in Canadian lab could help laptop, phone and car batteries last longer

A chance discovery in a Canadian laboratory could help extend the life of laptop, phone and electric car batteries.

Woman detained in Syria says Ottawa is forcing her to make agonizing choice in order to get her kids to Canada

A woman held in a detention camp in Syria, along with her three Canadian children, says the federal government is forcing her to make an agonizing choice: relinquish custody of her kids so they can be repatriated to Canada, or keep them in the camp where the conditions are dire. Her children are eligible for repatriation but she is not a Canadian citizen.

15 students in Mexico treated after taking part in online 'challenge' involving tranquilizers

Fifteen grade school students in Mexico have been treated after apparently taking part in an internet 'challenge' in which groups of students take tranquilizers to see who can stay awake the longest.

Cheaters beware: ChatGPT maker releases AI detection tool

The maker of ChatGPT is trying to curb its reputation as a freewheeling cheating machine with a new tool that can help teachers detect if a student or artificial intelligence wrote that homework.