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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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'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.'

Conservative MP for Calgary Nose Hill, Michelle Rempel Garner, rises during question period in the House of Commons, Nov. 25, 2021 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Man spends 24 hours in Toronto Denny's after losing bet, raises almost $6K for charity

At first, Juan Delgado agreed to spend 24 hours inside a Dundas St. Denny’s as a consequence of losing in his fantasy football league.

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.

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.'

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.