Georgian College nursing student and sister create innovative mask prototype The new design addresses the comfort flaws with the N95 respirator masks Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.04.2020
Midland OPP lay impaired driving charges after vehicle was found stuck in off-road trail The driver fled police and was arrested a short distance away from their vehicle Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.04.2020
Ontario sends support to Nova Scotia amid COVID-19 distancing requirements A video is being made to support those affected at a time when support is hard to find Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.04.2020
Driver arrested and charged for impaired driving in Orillia on Saturday The driver was arrested on Westmount Drive North and will appear in court on May 5th Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.04.2020
Bracebridge man faces charges after vehicle was taken and damaged The man was also charged with drug possession, driving with a suspended license and breaking probation Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.04.2020
Woman charged after wheel falls off while driving on Highway 11 in Oro-Medonte The woman was northbound when her wheel came off and rolled into oncoming traffic Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.04.2020
The Town of Innisfil is promoting an app called Nextdoor to keep people connected Nextdoor is an accessible network for neighbours who would like to stay connected with those around them Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.04.2020
Wanted woman arrested and charged with cocaine possession in Orillia on Monday A woman faces drug possession charges following a report of a suspicious individual Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.04.2020
Methadone, oxycodone and 6.6 grams of cocaine seized in Wasaga Beach drug bust Four individuals face a total of 11 drug related charges Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.04.2020
OPP discourages recreational boating amid non-essential travel restrictions Those who do need to be out on the water are reminded to take every precaution Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.04.2020
Town of Innisfil looks to address concerns around short-term rentals like Airbnb amid physical distancing The bylaw office has received complaints about loud groups coming and going in a small community Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.04.2020
Impaired driver arrested after hit-and-run in Wasaga Beach on Friday OPP responded to the incident on River Road West where a pedestrian had been hit Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.04.2020
OPP charged 18 speeding drivers along Highway 11 in Muskoka on Thursday Drivers travelling at rate higher than 35 km/h over the limit were issued a ticket Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.04.2020
Georgian College is loaning 69 hospital beds to RVH The beds are fully equipped and were delivered this week Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.04.2020
Kids Help Phone’s letter builder is the perfect way to tell those you are quarantined with how you feel The tool will help you express your feelings and suggest a solution moving forward Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.04.2020
Police need help identifying suspect after Bradford LCBO theft The suspect hid the expensive bottle in his pants and made no attempt to pay Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.04.2020
Two men arrested and one on the run following the theft of an ATV in Wasaga Beach The arrests were made Monday and police continue to try locating other suspect Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.04.2020
RVH announced Tuesday that visitors will not be permitted with some limited exceptions Exceptions will be made for the emergency, pedantic and birthing unit under strict guidelines Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.03.2020
Canadian’s will have an extra month before taxes are due The income tax deadline will be moved to June 1st Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.03.2020
Barrie Women & Children’s Shelter in need of hand sanitizer after store shelves clean out The shelter is currently supporting 35 women and children amid COVID-19 Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.03.2020
Barrie Police are looking for two suspects after a $750 item was stolen from Best Buy A Pioneer AV receiver went missing on Tuesday from the Park Place location Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.03.2020
Police still need public information regarding a series of pellet gun incidents in Bradford and Innisfil The incidents took place in November, December and January Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.03.2020
Union representing Casino Rama workers pursuing a closure of the heavily populated workplace This pressure comes hand-in-hand with The Chief Medical Officer of Ontario's Friday advisory Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.03.2020
All Georgian College classes move online in response to COVID-19 The campus will remain open and faculty is still required to attend Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.03.2020
“It’s really important to note that RVH is very ready for this outbreak,” RVH President says Janice Skot says that Barrie is prepared after county's first case of COVID-19 is confirmed Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.03.2020
Barrie Colts and OHL pause season amid COVID-19 pandemic The decision follows those of the NHL and NBA to postpone the regular season Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.03.2020
All publicly funded schools in Ontario ordered to close for two weeks following March Break, including local Public, Catholic boards All publicly funded schools in Ontario will be closed from March 14th until April 5th. Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.03.2020
Georgian College cancels 15th annual Pow Wow in light of COVID-19 concerns The event was set to take place Saturday but there are no plans to reschedule Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.03.2020
Police charge 34-year-old woman with assault in Bradford The woman claimed she had a delivery and the alleged assault occurred when the resident answered the door Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.03.2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie Gregoire in self-isolation awaiting COVID-19 test results Sophie has been showing mild flu-like symptoms since last night; Trudeau has yet to display symptoms Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.03.2020
Ontario cuts funding for EarlyON services in Simcoe County by 6.5% in 2020 Simcoe County will receive $3,813,256; a $248,016 decrease from 2019 Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.03.2020
Orillia OPP charge three teens with drug trafficking and the possession of a handgun on Saturday Police allegedly found psilocybin, cocaine and cannabis; along with a .22 Smith and Wesson handgun Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.03.2020
Consumers are being warned to be cautious of free-trials of online products The Competition Bureau of Canada warns that many online free samples come at a hidden cost Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.03.2020
Some Barrie roadways will remain closed until mid-summer while infrastructure updates continue McKay Road, Dunlop Street, Owen Street, Mapleview Drive East and Innisfil Street remain closed Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.03.2020
OPP looking for witnesses after several guitars were stolen from an Oro-Medonte residence 2 suspects broke into a residence on Highway 12 at approximately 2:30 p.m. Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.03.2020
Tractor trailer driver charged with careless driving after driving into a ditch in Bradford Driver was northbound on County Road 27 before driving into a ditch north of Line 5 Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.03.2020
The City of Barrie wants to know if the public wants to eliminate the vacant land tax discount program The program provides a 35% discount on vacant land properties which amounts to $1.5 million a year Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.03.2020
February real estate stats show the average price of housing in Simcoe County increased 3.5% 466 residential units were sold in the region in the month of February Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.03.2020
Orillia councilor faces a five-day pay suspension after an integrity violation Councillor Ralph Cipolla was found in violation of Orillia's code of conduct Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.03.2020
Two drivers charged with impaired driving in separate incidents Saturday in Bradford and Innisfil A 56-year-old man in Bradford and a 39-year-old woman in Innisfil both face charges after road-side checks Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.03.2020
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a free post-secondary application at Barrie and Orillia Georgian College campuses The college will be waving the application fee between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on March 17th Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.03.2020
OPP announces improvements to mental health and occupational stress support in response to its April 2019 review Leadership among current and future members also a top priority of changes Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.03.2020
Victoria Street West, Alliston, re-opened following structure fire The closure between Church Street South and Elizabeth Street was lifted at 1:20 p.m. Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.03.2020
OSSTF announced that it will pause rotating strikes until March 27th ETFO will be ramping up on strikes starting Monday Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.03.2020
Barrie’s unemployment rate was third lowest in the country at 4.3% in February The unemployment rate dropped by 0.7 per cent from the month prior Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.03.2020
Bradford Greenhouses named one of Canada’s best managed companies This recognition is exclusively given to businesses with at least $25 million in revenue Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.03.2020
2020 Women in Business Awards were given out at third annual Women in Business Awards Luncheon on Thursday in Barrie Six awards were presented to business women in the community Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.03.2020
Georgian College hosts week two of FIRST Robotics competition at Barrie campus This will be the college's fourth time hosting the competition Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.03.2020
Two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ontario brings the total up to 22 Two individuals tested positive after returning from Italy and Iran; while the first four Ontario cases have recovered Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.03.2020
A man has been charged in a luring incident involving a young teen in Orillia The accused allegedly lured the child over the internet Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.03.2020
Police searching for suspected porch pirate in Alliston after home security footage captures him scooping a package. Footage shows the suspect wearing a camouflage jacket and grey cargo pants Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.03.2020
New first-come first-serve employee hiring model eliminates the application and interview process entirely Job seekers will not need to compete for positions as long as they meet the basic requirements for employment Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.03.2020