Some soccer referees in Ontario to get body cameras Ontario Soccer hopes it will help deter aggressive behaviour toward officials Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.05.2023
Barrie Embraces Pride Month with Vibrant Events and Celebrations! You can find Pride Events throughout Downtown Barrie all month long Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.05.2023
Honda Alliston gives birth to its 10 millionth vehicle First vehicle rolled off the line in 1986 Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.05.2023
Two suspects arrested following break-and-enter at Owen Street convenience store A witness was able to provide suspect descriptions to police Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.05.2023
Global loss of wildlife is “alarming” Study suggests we are witnessing a "sixth mass extinction" Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.05.2023
Step into a world of curiosities at Barrie’s Oddity Market Organizers says it's a chance to see things you won't find at your average market Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.05.2023
WestJet begins flight cancellations as pilot strike/lockout looms Minimizes the risk of travellers being left stranded Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.05.2023
Orillia’s new Boat Trailer Parking Program in effect Program is designed to make parking your boat trailer easier Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.05.2023
Careless smoking to blame for garage fire in north Barrie Officials say the damage total is around $50,000 Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.05.2023
75% of Ontarians favour deposit-return program for drink containers Stats show just 43% of drink containers get recycled through blue box programs Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.05.2023
Orillia OPP: Traffic disruptions due to Gordon Lightfoot public visitation The visitation takes place from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Church Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.05.2023
South Simcoe police: Barrie man sent to hospital following ‘road rage’ incident A 21-year-old was charged with six offences Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.05.2023
County council endorses plan for 176 affordable housing units in Barrie Will also be dedicated spaces for social, health, and community partners Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.04.2023
A reminder to catch up, keep up, and stay on track with ALL vaccination schedules It's National Immunization Awareness Week Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.04.2023
Jelsma sets up Savard for game winner, helps Colts stave off elimination Centre's big game gets Barrie to winner take all tonight in North Bay Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.04.2023
Baycats prepare for championship push with spring training trip to Dominican Republic Club president says the trip will 'go a long way' on multiple fronts Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.04.2023
Colts lose 7-3 in North Bay, return home on brink of elimination Pair of three-goal outbursts by Troops powers them to a second-straight win Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.04.2023
Register now: Online jewelry auction for Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie Bidding opens on April 21st at 7AM and closes on April 29th at 8PM Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.04.2023
Charity softball game supports Barrie Food Bank with local celebs and athletes The event will feature a mix of local celebrities and politicians Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.04.2023
Innisfil senior foils attempted grandparent scam A quick call from grandma to grandson confirmed he was fine Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.04.2023
Georgian Cubs volleyball club looks to the future Highly respected Reid Saxby hired as Director of Volleyball Operations Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.04.2023
City seeking feedback on new concept for performing arts centre New performing arts centre would act as a western anchor in building a downtown cultural corridor Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.04.2023
Loretto resident wins $100,000 with Instant Crossword Tripler Winning ticket was purchased at Circle K on Young Street in Alliston Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.04.2023
County of Simcoe surpasses affordable housing targets ahead of schedule 2,755 affordable homes have been created Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.04.2023
Insp. Sheryl Sutton appointed Deputy Chief of South Simcoe Police Sutton has served in a wide variety of leadership and mentorship roles during her 34-year policing career Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.04.2023
Losing power: Cold weather impacting Electric Vehicles The City of Barrie offers charging stations around town Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.03.2023
Salvation Army Barrie Bayside Mission to Discontinue Community Meal Program County will redirect funds to other agencies in Barrie to support food insecurity programs Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.03.2023
Revitalizing Collingwood’s Iconic Grain Terminals: A Vision for the Future Plans include a full-service hotel, restaurant and event space, and a residential component Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.03.2023
Barrie police issue warning after recent catalytic converter thefts Officers released surveillance camera images of suspects and a suspect vehicle Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.03.2023
Toll-free number launched to save lives from unintentional poisonings Many Canadians don't know the phone number for their local poison centre Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.03.2023
U11 BB, U13 BB Barrie Jr. Colts Are York Simcoe Champions Both teams are headed to the OMHA championships in Windsor Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.03.2023
Kempenfest, Boots and Hearts, among Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals Festivals and Events Ontario list published this week Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.03.2023
RVH achieves near-perfect score in performance assessment Accreditation provides independent confirmation RVH is a 'safe, quality organization' Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.03.2023
Rock it and be KOOL by supporting Pink Shirt Day Pink Shirt Day started in 2007 after a Nova Scotia student was bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.02.2023
Family Day – What’s Open & Closed Changes to garbage collection, public transit, retail hours and more Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.02.2023
Innisfil to rename South Innisfil Arena in honour of Constable Morgan Russell "A fitting legacy" says Mayor Lynn Dollin Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.02.2023
Barrie U11 BB Jr Colts find Gold in dramatic fashion at King Playoff Challenge Tournament Colts scored three in the shootout to won the tournament Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.02.2023
Bradford West Gwillimbury’s 14th Annual Hockey Day is here! Bradford West Gwillimbury's Hockey Day began in 2009 Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.02.2023
Thanksgiving Monday – What’s Open and Closed Stock up ahead of time Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.10.2022
Local and Provincial COVID-19 numbers as of Thursday, August 18, 2022 Province updates its numbers daily except holidays, the SMDHU does so on Tuesdays Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.08.2022
Charlee’s Run raises $115,000 for pediatrics at Soldiers’ More than 600 people participated in the event Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.05.2022
Barrie Chamber of Commerce celebrates Women in Business Honouring some of the hard-working businesswomen in the community Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.04.2022
$200,000 damage total for fire at family residence in Orillia The fire happened on Borland Street in Orillia Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.03.2022
OPP lay charges on Collingwood man for impersonating police Officers say they seized an imitation firearm and a fake police ID Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.03.2022
COVID-19 outbreak confirmed on CGMH’s Surgical Unit Three patients and one CGMH employee on the Surgical unit have tested positive Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.03.2022
Region’s top doc on mask mandate: ‘We shouldn’t actually be in a rush to remove it’ Dr. Charles Gardner says transmission is still high Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.03.2022
RVH Auxiliary surpasses a million dollars of prizes with recent 50/50 draw The next grand prize draw is on March 24 Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.03.2022
Police K9 Unit tracks down impaired driver following crash in Innisfil Officers say the driver fled the scene on foot through a farm field Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.03.2022
Barrie man faces child pornography charges Police received an online tip in December of last year Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.02.2022
South Simcoe Police asking public for help identifying suspects in gas theft One of the thefts happened at a gas station on Highway 89 near Highway 400 in Innisfil Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.02.2022
South Simcoe Police award two citizens for roles in capturing armed robber The incident occurred in December 2020 in Innisfil Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.02.2022
Collaboration is key for Diverse Voices Unite event producer 'It doesn't make this work difficult, it makes it flow' Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.02.2022
Orillia OPP seize imitation firearms, meth, and charge two Two Orillia residents face numerous charges Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.02.2022
19 hour and 26 minute long skate for Alzheimer’s raises over $6,000 All money raised will go towards programs and services offered by the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.02.2022
Police nab person for selling stolen construction site property The accused was selling the stolen property on a social media platform Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.02.2022
Gardner on province easing restrictions: ‘It’s happening a little early’ The SMDHU reports 11 deaths in the past week Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.02.2022
Ontario’s safe employers receiving up to $1.5 billion rebate Rebates will be distributed starting in April Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.02.2022
Person transported to trauma centre after vehicle collision in Adjala-Tosorontio Police say no charges have been laid at this time as the investigation is ongoing Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.02.2022
Gravenhurst man transferred to Toronto hospital after snowmobile crash The crash happened near Doe Lake Road in Gravenhurst Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.02.2022
Police nab two people for delivering contraband to Gravenhurst prison Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.02.2022
Bracebridge OPP seize drugs, weapon during traffic stop in Gravenhurst OPP say they, and the canine unit, located the driver after he fled the scene on foot Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.02.2022
Huntsville fire reportedly starts from candle being too close to combustibles Firefighters say the damage is estimated to be $50,000 Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.02.2022
Gardner on COVID pandemic: ‘We have lost a great deal of quality of life’ The health unit reports 44 hospitalizations and 10 patients in the ICU Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.02.2022
Suspect facing more charges regarding medical facility sexual assault Police say there may be more victims Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.02.2022
Vaughan woman charged with impaired driving, allegedly had unbuckled child in vehicle The incident was recorded by York Regional Police Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.02.2022
Town of Innisfil schools to receive $9.4 million for improvements The investment will go towards 276 new student spaces Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.02.2022
SMDHU reports 46 deaths since Jan. 16 Of the people who passed away, 36 were from Simcoe County and 10 were from Muskoka Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.02.2022
Ontario strengthening services for survivors of violence and exploitation in Barrie Three organizations in Barrie will receive funds Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.01.2022
Public stall assailant during attempted car theft until Barrie Police arrive Police say witnesses intervened and held the suspect Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.01.2022
Huntsville OPP charge three, seize weapons A 12 gauge shotgun, rifle, knife, and ammunition were seized Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.01.2022
Ontario to allocate $41.4 million towards new Alliston high school $1.1 million will go towards an addition at Tecumseth Beeton Elementary School in Beeton Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.01.2022
SMDHU reports 12 COVID-related deaths over the past week 97 per cent of cases reported in the last week have the marker for Omicron Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.01.2022
Barrie, Innisfil, Simcoe County to recieve $4 million towards transit services A one-time amount of $120.4 million will be added to this year's Gas Tax funding Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.01.2022
OPP say suspects posed as police during Wasaga Beach abduction OPP have created a dedicated tip line (1-833-728-3415) for anyone who has information Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.01.2022
Police asking public for help with Innisfil shoplifting investigation Thefts occurred at two LCBO stores in Innisfil on December 4th and 15th, 2021 Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.01.2022
OPP report counterfeit toonies at a store in Hawkesbury OPP would like the public to be aware so they don't fall victim to the fraud Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.01.2022
SMDHU to stop reporting COVID cases by municipality SMDHU reported 300 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths in its Wednesday update. Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.01.2022
Ontario to deploy internationally trained nursing students to help with health care staffing shortages More than 1,200 applicants have expressed interest in the initiative Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.01.2022
GO Transit service to be reduced by 15 per cent starting Monday The transit company says cancellations will be spread-out strategically Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.01.2022
Barrie Spa Owner Offers Free Service to Gym and Restaurant Owners Impacted by Capacity Limits “Right now, it’s so important to show that we care about each other and that we’re there for each other” Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.01.2022
OPP seize drugs with a street value of $20,000 The initial investigation began in April 2021. Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.01.2022
OPP continue investigation into wrong-way driver on Highway 400 Police say as the driver proceeded north, it struck a southbound vehicle head-on Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.01.2022
Downtown Barrie Store Owners Keeping Positive Through Holiday Season Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.12.2021
Owner of downtown Barrie store gifting goodies on Christmas Day Blueberry Moon and meat pies on Christmas Day Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.12.2021
Casino Rama Resort Postpones January & February 2022 Concerts Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.12.2021
Police nab impaired driver with help from witnesses in Springwater Township Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.12.2021
Midland and other North Simcoe municipalities to receive over $3.6 million combined in provincial infrastructure funding Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.12.2021
Defence Minister Apologizes to Victims of Military Sexual Misconduct Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.12.2021
Collingwood Woman Treks to Everest Basecamp in Memory of Her Brother Victoria Morley aims to spread awareness on addiction struggles and grief support for children Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.12.2021
Nottawasaga OPP Search Warrant Leads to Drug Bust Police say they seized drugs with a street value of $40,000 Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.12.2021
