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RVH beefing up COVID-19 testing clinic with assessment centre and resources for cold and flu ahead of winter weather Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.11.2020
Two hurt following head-on crash on Yonge St. through Bradford Friday Van, sedan, SUV all involved in Friday morning collision Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.11.2020
Snow days could close some schools with local catholic board this year, but there’s still the virtual classroom Public Board doesn't plan to close any school on inclement weather days Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.11.2020
“We can’t be last in line,” Province vows to be ready to administer vaccine by New Year’s Eve despite availability uncertainty Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says most Canadians will be vaccinated by September Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.11.2020
The pandemic won’t get in the way of the South Simcoe Police annual Festive R.I.D.E. program Service launched annual holiday safety campaign on Friday Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.11.2020
Owners of Barrie’s new Mexhico Restaurant may have to start all over, again "When we get through this, businesses like ours will need to concentrate on rebuilding on what’s left" Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.11.2020
Innisfil man arrested in connection to series of job site thefts across Simcoe County Suspect facing charge of trafficking stolen goods Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.11.2020
“Claire” the Scottish deerhound wins Best in Show at 2020 National Dog Show First time the breed has been chosen 'top dog' Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.11.2020
Rogers Centre could be demolished for new stadium – report Part of redevelopment project on the site Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.11.2020
Health Canada expecting COVID-19 vaccine approval by mid-December Three million Canadians could get the vaccine by the end of March Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.11.2020
Local and Provincial COVID-19 numbers as of Friday, November 27 Province updates its numbers daily except holidays, the SMDHU does so Monday to Friday Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.11.2020
Simcoe-Muskoka Schools impacted by COVID-19 A case reported within a school does not mean the virus was contracted within Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.11.2020
Muskoka Lakes youth charged after reports of threats towards Bracebridge high school imitation weapon seized Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2020
Orillia robbery suspect found injured in apparent assault Two suspects taken into custody Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2020
Scam against Bradford seniors leads to international investigation Toronto man charged following "exhaustive investigation" Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2020
New provincial COVID-19 modelling indicates we could be turning a corner but remain in a “precarious situation” Pandemic forecast Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2020
One-year-old boy dead, officer wounded following Lindsay-area apparent abduction Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2020
Springwater barn fire causes $300,000 in damage, no injuries reported Springwater Fire Chief says damage might be too extensive to ascertain cause Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2020
Simcoe Muskoka’s head health official urging businesses to beef up COVID-19 safeguards Letter sent to area businesses and organizations amid rising workplace-related COVID cases Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2020
Province proposing cap on third party delivery fees for restaurants prohibited from indoor diners Many local restaurants paying up to 30 percent in fees Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2020
Hybrid learning in Simcoe-Muskoka Catholic elementary schools on hold for this school year Students will be locked into their current learning mode until June Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2020
Crock Pot 6-quart Multi-Cookers subject of recall due to burn hazard Lid may not firmly lock for pressure cooking Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2020
Doctor recreates what COVID-19 patients may see before they die "I hope that the last moment of your life doesn't look like this" Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2020
Year-round Daylight Time on the horizon for Ontario Royal Assent and co-operation from Quebec and New York State still needed Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.11.2020
Soccer great Diego Maradona, dead at 60 Argentina will hold three days of national mourning following his death Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.11.2020
Province releases guidelines to stay safe during the holidays Avoid large family gatherings this holiday season Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.11.2020
Health Minister calls critical Auditor General’s report “a disappointment” and “a mischaracterization” of province’s COVID response AG's report cites confusing messaging, outdated plans Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.11.2020
SIU says excessive force was used during a February arrest but unable to lay any charges against Toronto police officers Man suffered fracture to face and spine during Richmond Hill arrest Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.11.2020
Auditor General critical of Ontario’s response to COVID-19; “slower and more reactive” than in other provinces Pandemic response hampered by "delays and confusion in decision-making" Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.11.2020
RVH opens COVID-19 testing clinic at Rizzardo Health & Wellness Centre in Innisfil Open Monday and Wednesday evenings Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.11.2020
Scotland becomes 1st country to make free period products the law Schools, colleges and universities required to make products available in restrooms Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.11.2020
Barrie and Orillia hospitals recognized for championing organ and tissue donation Trillium Gift Of Life Network awarding say local hospitals among 30 recognized Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.11.2020
Barrie youth hockey team iced by COVID Five or six players are infected according to the chairman of Barrie 'AAA' hockey Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.11.2020
Larger garbage carts, more green bin capacity as Simcoe County adopts model for new waste collection Cart-based collection system to begin November 2021 Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.11.2020
Province rolling out tens of thousands of rapid COVID tests to hot spots, long-term care homes, and select workplaces Some 98,000 tests received by province Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.11.2020
COVID-19 this week: Medical Officer of Health pleads for us to abide by guidance or watch caseloads continue to rise Local health expert asking municipalities to ban those from red or grey zones from using rec centres Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.11.2020
County approves budget containing zero percent property tax increase County to dig into reserves to make sure property tax rates don't grow this year Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.11.2020
Collingwood eatery refuses to serve ‘red zone’ residents, asks for proof of residency A single new case of COVID-19 in Collingwood Monday among 1,589 new cases provincially Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.11.2020
More than 200,000 Canadians may have inadvertently received CERB overpayments Extra cash will have to be paid back Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.11.2020
“Jeopardy!” will resume production with Ken Jennings as the first interim host "We will honor Alex's legacy by continuing to produce the game he loved..." Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.11.2020
General Services Administration tells Biden team it can begin formal transition process Trump tells team to cooperate, but will continue to fight election resuls Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.11.2020
Man charged in fatal collision in Town of Blue Mountains Two killed when car struck a tree Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.11.2020
Innisfil residents can “Scrooge The Ticket” to support the local food bank The campaign is in its sixth year Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2020
Casino Rama backs off on a reopening in light of COVID spike and lockdowns The casino has been closed since March Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2020
Retired General Rick Hillier to lead Ontario’s COVID-19 distribution task force Ontario's healthcare workers and most vulnerable could be the first to receive jabs Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2020
Procession for slain OPP officer Marc Hovingh passes through Barrie en route to Maintoulin Island Constable Hovingh was killed in an exchange of gunfire Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2020
Economic lockdowns did little to curb record levels of greenhouse gases, UN agency warns The last time the Earth experienced a comparable concentration of CO2 was 3-5 million years ago Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2020
Deadly crash in Innisfil Sunday afternoon Police say a car slid into the oncoming lane and was struck by a pickup truck Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2020
Barrie Police launches mask and mitten tree The Mitten Tree was started 20 years ago by former Barrie Police Constable Janet Schefter Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2020
COVID-19 Restrict-Orange restrictions at a glance Restaurants, bars, some retail affected Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2020
COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford and AstraZeneca up to 90% effective, trial data show No hospitalizations or severe cases in anyone in the trial group Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2020
Simcoe Muskoka in Restrict Orange tier of COVID-19; Toronto and Peel Region in Lockdown Grey Orange tier of COVID response puts caps on restaurant, fitness centre, meeting space capacity Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2020
Arrest made in Orillia murder investigation The victim was found with traumatic injuries lying on Coldwater Street Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.11.2020
Drugs seized during Gravenhurst traffic stop Three people charged including a 16-year-old Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.11.2020
Vandals damage Festival of Trees displays Barrie Police say anyone with information should contact them or Crime Stoppers Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.11.2020
Orillia OPP identify murder victim Police believe there is no threat to public safety Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.11.2020
Record-breaking day for new daily COVID-19 cases in Ontario A health unit in eastern Ontario is asking residents to avoid non-essential travel to hot zones Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.11.2020
Trade deal struck between Canada and Britain The interim deal beats a Dec. 31 Brexit deadline that would have imposed new tariffs on Canadian exports Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.11.2020
Collingwood encourages residents to ‘GO Get Out’ Campaign encourages residents to share their Collingwood experiences on Instagram Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.11.2020
Police watchdog continues probe into Manitoulin Island shooting that claimed the life of an officer and civilian 60-year-old man also killed in Thursday morning incident Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.11.2020
Barrie long-term care facility among those receiving provincial expansion dollars IOOF- Odd Fellow & Rebekah House to receive 64 new beds Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.11.2020
Mayor Lehman encourages everyone to do what is ‘asked of you’ as COVID numbers continue to climb "We're either going to save lives or lose more lives" Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.11.2020
RVH opens new 70-bed field hospital in preparation for increased demand on healthcare Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.11.2020
Angel Tree Campaign back at RVH Angel ornaments honour lost loved ones, and those fighting health battles Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.11.2020
First Light event at Sainte Marie among the Hurons cancelled "It's the right decision" Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.11.2020
Pfizer asks U.S. regulators to approve emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine "Our work to deliver a safe and effective vaccine has never been more urgent" Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.11.2020
OPP officer killed in the line of duty on Manitoulin Island 28-year veteran of OPP succumbed to injuries sustained in undisclosed incident Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2020
Police lay drunk driving charge after several parked cars hit in Innisfil Separate drunk driving investigation leads to charges against Toronto man Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2020
Shoplifting call leads to vehicle theft arrest in Orillia Two men from the GTA facing criminal charges Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2020
Province unleashes army of inspectors as part of workplace education and enforcement blitz Inspectors to focus on areas of high COVID concentration Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2020
Barrie woman chased down bandits who tried to steal her puppy, says York Regional Police Attempt to steal pup made at King Township commuter lot Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2020
Police say someone went into Elmvale business before it caught on fire, cause still under investigation It appears someone tampered with an ATM inside the building before the fire was reported Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2020
YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka hire Jill Tettmann as new CEO Tettmann will work with retiring CEO Rob Armstrong before taking the helm Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2020
Online applications now being accepted at Barrie and District Christmas Cheer No drop-in centres this year Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2020
Public high schools in Simcoe County moving to hybrid learning Students will be assigned to classroom teachers from their home school Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.11.2020
New Elmvale Food Bank facility should address concerns of previous location Facility held its grand opening Wednesday Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.11.2020
Casino Rama plan given green light, reopening date not set in stone yet Reopening plan got the okay from Rama First Nation COVID-19 Task Force Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.11.2020
Teen charged after two homes hit in Orillia Wednesday morning Driver suffered minor injuries Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.11.2020
Province announced 13 new Ontario Health Teams, including one dedicated to Clearview, Collingwood and area New health teams build on initiative started pre-pandemic to revamp Ontario's health delivery Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.11.2020
Local medical officer of health says non-disclosure agreements are common, but releasing advisory data could provide clarity Opposition leader calls agreement a "gag order" Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.11.2020
Education Minister pulls back on extended winter break idea less than a day after suggesting it Local medical officer of health says COVID isn't spreading as readily in school settings Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.11.2020
World’s last known white giraffe gets GPS tracking device after poachers kill female and calf Will ping every hour to alert wildlife rangers to its location Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.11.2020
Springwater man charged with Attempted Murder in road rage incident in Alliston Victim struck by vehicle Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.11.2020
Pfizer says vaccine 95% effective, will seek FDA’s okay “within days” Efficacy consistent "across age, gender, race and ethnicity demographics" Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.11.2020
Orillia OPP seize drugs, arrest four people and lay 32 charges Three separate busts in just under an hour Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.11.2020
Simcoe County rethinks paramedic toy drive due pandemic Residents are being encouraged to donate virtually Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.11.2020
Ontario students could be getting an extended Christmas break Education Minister tells parents he will make a decision in a week or two Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.11.2020
COVID-19 this week: Simcoe-Muskoka could see further restrictions if caseloads continues to grow Local caseload continues to grow week over week Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.11.2020
Camping at Milligan’s Pond in Barrie did not end with June eviction By-law officers usually don't react to illegal camping in municipal parks unless a specific complaint is received Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.11.2020
Province commits $37 million to improve mental health supports within the justice system Funding expected to support mobile crisis teams Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.11.2020
Ontario’s restaurants ask for a survival taskforce and more data as job losses loom The food service industry feels singled out, ask for data to understand why Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.11.2020
Serious charges levied against Springwater man following road rage reported in Alliston Attempted Murder and Assault with a Weapon offenses among the charges laid Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.11.2020
Bradford man charged with attempted murder after father stabbed Durham Regional Police say the victim suffered serious injuries Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.11.2020
Pedestrian struck and killed in Tiny Township on Monday Elderly man was struck on Baseline Road Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.11.2020
Toronto doctor takes issue with Ontario’s top doc over ‘Green Zone Christmas’ "Impossible for the entire province to be in the Green Zone" Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.11.2020
Multiple arrests and a slew of charges following weekend robberies in Orillia One victim was restrained in his home by force and threatened Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
Barrie’s tourism master plan recommends growing sports tourism, focus beyond waterfront Report recommends city identify tourism as a priority economic sector Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
Recreation and transit take a significant financial hit due to COVID-19 according to Barrie budget update Recreation and culture recovery from pandemic expected to be a long haul Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
Snow Angels Canada looking for more volunteers to help their Barrie neighbours clear some snow Last year, 46 volunteers aided 10 residents with snow removal Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
OPP assisting York Regional Police searching Honey Harbour for missing Markham man Samim Ayam was last seen at the Markville Mall on Nov. 4 Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
Premier dances around making public the advice government receives regarding its COVID decisions Doug Ford says it has been "unprecedented transparency" from his government Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
Liberals agree to release more records from WE Charity scandal Non-partisan parliamentary law clerk will peruse WE Charity documents Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
Moderna’s vaccine news sends stock markets into a tizzy When the stock markets in the U.S. opened Monday, Moderna stock rose 8.2 per cent. Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
Improvised firearm seized during Vaughan traffic stop Three charged Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
City and Georgian College form partnership to support local business through COVID recovery College's business wing being tapped to identify ways to support locals Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
Damage still being assessed after tree falls on north Barrie home during Sunday windstorm No injuries reported Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
Salvation Army Christmas Kettle bells ringing louder this year due to spike in demand Sally Ann has seen a 19% increase this year due to delayed wages relating from COVID-19 Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
SpaceX launches 4 astronauts to space station, beginning new era for NASA Will rendezvous with station tonight Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine highly effective in late trial Side effects include fatigue, muscle aches and injection-site pain Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
Lego releases largest set ever – the Roman Colosseum 9-thousand-36 pieces Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
Trampoline sent flying as evil wind wreaks havoc across Ontario Trees uprooted, power lines toppled Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.11.2020
Trump acknowledges Biden victory before clarifying he’s not conceding Twitter flagged Trump's comments Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.11.2020
Sunday soaker with powerful wind gusts as fall storm moves in Once the system moves off, the lake effect snow machine might fire up Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.11.2020
OPP say a man tried to pull a woman into a vehicle in Orillia on Saturday evening Police say the male is African American, and he was wearing a Jamaican style beanie Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.11.2020
Youth Haven launches Boxes of Hope Campaign Money raised will be used to purchase Christmas presents for youth who are experiencing homelessness Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.11.2020
Ontario sets another one-day record for new COVID-19 cases with 1,581; 20 more deaths Deaths, hospitalizations and recoveries also climb Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.11.2020
Is TikTok a national security threat? 60 Minutes on Sunday will report on the popular Chinese-owned app that a senator says has ties to the Chinese Communist Party Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.11.2020
Wrapped in Courage: November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month Every six days in Canada, a woman is killed by her partner or someone known to her Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.11.2020
Police looking for connections between recent Bradford B&Es Trio of break-ins reported Friday could be linked to others in the area Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.11.2020
Possible hostage situation at Ubisoft Montreal headquarters Local media reporting hostages taken at gaming giant's offices, police have yet to confirm Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.11.2020
Drunk driving charge laid after parked car struck in Innisfil Nobody hurt in hit-and-run crash Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.11.2020
Historic day in pro sports as Marlins announce first female general manager in MLB history Kim Ng becomes the first female and Asian-American general manager in baseball Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.11.2020
Queen’s Park lowers thresholds in Colour-Coded recovery framework in response to “alarming” COVID data Simcoe-Muskoka remains in protect-yellow tier Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.11.2020
Muskoka seasonal residents warned of delays in fire service response should they remain through the winter months Some residents remaining in their vacation home as the pandemic progresses into winter Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.11.2020
Brampton man facing trafficking charges after raid at Orillia home Two others taken into custody but released unconditionally Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.11.2020
Let the City of Barrie know where speed cushions should go through online tool City council expected to make final call in early 2021 Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.11.2020
You’ve got the power… to let the city know what you think about its energy consumption City surveying residents as part of energy reduction plan consultation process Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.11.2020
Driver charged in August Fail to Remain in Barrie that left a pedestrian with life-altering injuries Victim still recovering Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.11.2020
Scientists just discovered a new species of monkey in Myanmar — but it is already critically endangered Only 200-260 of them left Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.11.2020
Ontario’s doctors call on Ford government to fix colour-coded COVID-19 framework Ontario Medical Association says framework allows too many businesses to remain open. Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.11.2020
New COVID-19 modelling data indicates thousands of new COVID cases per day without further intervention New forecast indicates ICU use will surpass threshold to start cancelling surgeries Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.11.2020
Farmhouse reopening after nearly three months of post-fire repairs Seldom-used second floor allows patrons to space out safely while dining Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.11.2020
Barrie places 23rd on list of property tax rates ranked lowest to highest, as city looks for budget feedback Barrie residents asked to weigh in on budget direction through online allocator tool Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.11.2020
Bradford mother facing abduction charges following a court order-violating trip to Europe Woman arrested at Pearson Airport Wednesday Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.11.2020
Walter Henry Park in West Orillia has opened to the public Named after 'Orillia's Greatest Athlete' Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.11.2020
Archaeologists uncover 1,000-year-old Viking ship burial site in Norway Offers unique insights into the lives of Viking people Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.11.2020
OPP probing Penetanguishene hit-and-run Pedestrian struck Tuesday morning Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.11.2020
Work-From-Home lifestyle driving migration from GTA towards Simcoe County and Barrie Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.11.2020
Nottawasaga OPP is trying to identify man in store with possible gun strapped to his chest Police say the man purchased food from the Hockley General Store Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.11.2020
Suspects in shooting of 12-year-old-boy in Toronto may be connected to a shooting in Bradford: Toronto’s interim police chief Police say the child, who was critically injured, was an innocent bystander Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.11.2020
Residents encouraged to commemorate Remembrance Day at home The pandemic has put a pause on public memorial services to pay tribute to veterans and fallen soldiers Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.11.2020
Manitoba moves into code red COVID-19 restrictions Officials are trying to alleviate COVID-19 pressures on its healthcare system Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.11.2020
Magna International contributes $1 million towards Georgian College mechatronics improvements Funds to be used to create new state-of-the-art facility Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.11.2020
Barrie woman’s mission to honour Canadians who served for our country Remembrance Day program for students, honouring soldiers involved in Dieppe Raid Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.11.2020
Remembrance Day: What’s Open and What’s Closed As Ontario doesn't recognize the day as a stat holiday, only some services are affected Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.11.2020
Orillia OPP don’t suspect foul play in death of man whose body was found in Lake Simcoe Victim was from Orillia Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.11.2020
Two-thirds of Canadians would support a COVID curfew to curb spread of the disease Young people were less sold on the idea of a curfew Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.11.2020
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Tottenham on Monday An SUV and a group of motorcycles collided Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.11.2020
South Simcoe Police recover heavy equipment stolen in thefts three years apart One theft reported in October, the other in 2017 Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.11.2020
City unveils online map detailing streets named after local veterans Map based off research from local high school Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.11.2020
Province makes push to recruit Resident Support Aides to assist in long-term care settings Queen's Park launches Ontario Workforce Reserve For Seniors Support Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.11.2020
September weather in November Record-breaking warmth in southern and northern Ontario Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.11.2020
RVH to gain more beds out of provincial funding announcement of over $12 million Funding comes via stream announced in late October Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.11.2020
Suspect charged after three poppy donation boxes were stolen in Waubaushene Donation boxes were swiped from retail stores Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.11.2020
Christmas Cheer will be a financial campaign this year because of COVID-19 The fundraising goal is $250,000 Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.11.2020
Pfizer says trials show its COVID-19 vaccine “more than 90% effective” If approved, the vaccine will require patients to receive two shots Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.11.2020
Simcoe Muskoka is in the COVID-19 yellow zone: What it means Premier Ford has said the new system will give a clear understanding of where you are as a region Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.11.2020
“Jeopardy!” champions Ken Jennings and James Holzhauer pay tribute to Alex Trebek: “You will never be replaced in our hearts” 'A lovely and deeply decent man" Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.11.2020
Former Maple Leaf, Hockey Night In Canada analyst Howie Meeker has died Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.11.2020
Longtime Jeopardy host Alex Trebek has died, age 80 Had battled pancreatic cancer for two years Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.11.2020
Barrie Public Library is looking to branch out Leasing space in a plaza in the southwest part of the city is under serious consideration Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.11.2020
Body found in Lake Simcoe in Orillia on Saturday has been identified OPP are not releasing his name until next of kin have been notified Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.11.2020
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden declares a “clear victory” and calls for unity in speech Biden thanked Black voters in particular for their longtime support Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.11.2020
Kamala Harris to make history as the first Black woman U.S. vice president Harris is the daughter of a mother who emigrated from India and a Jamaican immigrant father Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.11.2020
Joe Biden projected to win election as the 46th president of the U.S. after a tough campaign in deeply divided America Biden wins key state of Pennsylvania to put him over the top Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.11.2020
Province reveals new tiered COVID-19 shutdown system Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has been placed in the protect category Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.11.2020
Joe Biden is confident he will win U.S. presidency The former vice president said voters "made it clear" they want the country to come together. Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.11.2020
Barrie Police investigating mischief to COVID-19 testing centre The building used to be the Barrie Police headquarters Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.11.2020
Georgian receives federal funding for pandemic research project The project is to develop a state-of-the art mobile COVID-19 screening station Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.11.2020
COVID-19 infections continue to rise as Peel moves into the red zone Modified Stage 2 restrictions will be lifted Saturday in York and Ottawa Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.11.2020
OPP investigating an explosion sound overnight Friday in Victoria Harbour Building was found to have damage to its roof Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.11.2020
Santa Claus is coming to town thanks to the Barrie Chamber of Commerce The Santa Tour begins Nov. 12 Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.11.2020
Buyer beware: AC scam investigated by Huntsville OPP Police would like to hear from anyone who may have been a victim Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.11.2020
Whole Foods reverses course, will allow employees to wear poppies after public outcry The supermarket chain earlier said the ban was part of a recently updated uniform policy Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.11.2020
Scientists discover bizarre hell planet where it rains rocks and oceans are made of lava One of the most "extreme" ever discovered. Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.11.2020
U.S. Election: Biden inches ahead in Georgia; also leading in Nevada and Arizona Counting expected to continue until late in the day Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.11.2020
Empower Simcoe holding Virtual Career Fair this weekend Looking for support workers in group living locations Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.11.2020
Housing market remains strong in Barrie year-over-year Slight stagnation in monthly comparisons Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.11.2020
Record-breaking $187 billion provincial budget contains nearly a billion more in deficit spending over the next three years Parents of kids under 12 could get a $200 boost out of this budget Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.11.2020
Catholic board hits pause on elementary hybrid learning model Trustees will get a report Nov. 25 and a decision could be made then on which direction to take Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.11.2020
24 search and rescue operations as South Simcoe Police close a busy marine season In one incident, nine people were pulled to safety after their boat sank Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.11.2020
Virtual mall Santa Claus is coming to town Virtual and in-person visits are being offered Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.11.2020
Open Air Dunlop returns Saturday thanks to our fling with spring A portion of Dunlop Street will be pedestrian-only Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.11.2020
23 people charged following public warning about fentanyl in Georgina Police issued the warning following 14 overdose calls and at least two deaths Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.11.2020
Local veterans honoured with banners in downtown Elmvale Banners will remain in place until the end of the month Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.11.2020
Driver busted with snowmobile strapped to roof of his car Driver also tagged for not wearing a seatbelt Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.11.2020
Springwater Township purchasing land for new firehall, community hub Rec Centre, arena, library part of the plan Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.11.2020
Trump falsely claims victory and also claims election is being stolen from him Electoral votes as of 11 p.m. Thursday - Biden 253, Trump 213; needed to win 270 Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.11.2020
U.S. Election: Race narrows to key states as outcome remains unclear Electoral votes as of 3 p.m. Thursday - Biden 253 Trump 213 - 270 needed to win Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.11.2020
Hospice Simcoe launches grief chat room for teens Agency says it can be intimidating for teens to reach out and receive support Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.11.2020
Fraud charges laid in connection to contractor work that never started Ramara Man charged by Orillia Crime Unit Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.11.2020
One dead, another in hospital, following Bracebridge crash involving cement truck and pick-up Brackenrig Road was closed near Windemere Road for much of the day Wednesday Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.11.2020
High voter turnout and inch-by-inch battle for presidency shows how polarized the United States really is, says local politics guru "They clearly are living in two different worlds," says Barrie 360 political correspondent Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.11.2020
Province adding $680 million to its commitment to improving broadband and cellular coverage across Ontario Push for more connectivity expected to generate new jobs Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.11.2020
Bradford invites you to “spot santa” as he makes his way through town Town makes some changes this year to accommodate safety regulations Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.11.2020
Scientists discover Mars-sized rogue planet aimlessly zooming through the Milky Way Free-floating planet has no parent star Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.11.2020
Santa display at Upper Canada Mall offers safe holiday photos Holly Jolly Sleigh Display creates a fun and safe photo opportunity Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.11.2020
14 arrested in wake of deadly terror attack in Austria At least four dead, 20 wounded Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.11.2020
Dunlop Street reconstruction expected to wrap up by late November $15.7 million project nearing completion Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.11.2020
Local health unit dealing with slew of outbreaks including schools, daycare, hair salon "That's a substantial increase in the number of outbreaks," says local medical officer of health Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.11.2020
Province introduces colour-coded framework to respond to rising or falling COVID caseload, local health unit listed as green Several in Orange or Yellow state, none in the more severe Red or Lockdown Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.11.2020
Long-term care visits restricted to one essential visitor at a time under new health unit order Extended absences from long-term care facility also restricted, onsite outdoor visits still permitted Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.11.2020
Massive manhunt after Vienna terror attack leaves several dead One of the suspected killers, identified as an ISIS sympathizer Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.11.2020
Bike and/or scooter share program could be a bumpy road in Barrie Staff report says investment in such a program would not measurably advance active transportation objectives Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.11.2020
City to cough up more cash to help Barrie businesses recover from COVID-19 $150,000 to be spent to leverage provincial and federal funding, pilot partnership with Georgian College Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.11.2020
City ready for the snowing and blowing thanks to weather sensors scattered across Barrie City updating website daily on snow clearing progress Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.11.2020
Petition launched against hybrid learning model for Catholic elementary students SMCSB has said the current virtual model is not sustainable Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.11.2020
Police confirm body pulled from pond is that of missing Bradford teen Police say cause of death is drowning Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.11.2020
Premier says high demand has led to flu vaccine delays, not lack of dosage supply Ford warning pharmacies not to overbook Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.11.2020
Province says long-term care residents will receive four hours of direct care Queen's Park hopes to achieve its target of four hours of daily direct, hands-on care by 2025 Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.11.2020
“Devastating” Hurricane Eta heading for Central America Mudslides are a near certainty Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.11.2020
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week: What you need to know Carbon Monoxide Week: November 2-8 Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.11.2020
Deadly ATV rollover in Bradford on Saturday An Alliston man was killed Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.11.2020
What can the hibernation of bears teach humans? Scientists don't understand how bears can get so heavy and yet stay relatively healthy Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.11.2020
Electrical issue sparks garage fire on Sunday in Adjala-Tosorontio Fire crews kept flames from extending into the home Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.11.2020
Windy and wintry with risk of snow squalls 10-15 cm of snow is possible for the Barrie and Collingwood area Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.11.2020
Half million dollar house fire in Ramara Township The fire is not considered suspicious Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.11.2020
Candlelight vigil planned Sunday after body found believed to be missing Bradford teen A GoFundMe page has been created to support Siem Zerezghi's family Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.11.2020
Electricity rates climb as of Sunday Rates have held steady since March as part of the provincial government's COVID-19 rate relief plan Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.11.2020
OPP locate missing Midland man Thevapriyan Shanmugam was in the area of Highway 12 and Jones Road Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.11.2020
Barrie police trying to locate missing 25-year-old man Colton Hamilton was last seen on Friday evening Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.11.2020
Premier Ford elbows in on OHL bodychecking debate, says there could be physical contact The Ontario Hockey League announced Thursday it plans to start a shortened season on Feb. 4 Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.10.2020
James Bond actor Sean Connery dies at age 90 Connery appeared in seven of the spy movies Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.10.2020
Halloween can be a frightfully good time despite COVID-19 Health officials urge proper facing coverings for trick-or-treaters and those shelling out candy at the door Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.10.2020
Search ends for missing Bradford teen after body found in a pond Friday evening An autopsy will be conducted Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.10.2020
Man charged in connection to muggings in Kawartha Lakes, Orillia, Gravenhurst Further charges could come via York Regional Police investigation. Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.10.2020
Petition calls for steps to be taken to make for a safer downtown Barrie for women Petition's creator hopes it will influence Barrie's Official Plan Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.10.2020
Outbreak declared at Bradford District High School First evidence of spread within a school in Simcoe County Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.10.2020
Leafs bring back Barrie native Michael Hutchinson on two-way deal Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.10.2020
Asteroid samples successfully sealed in capsule to return to Earth, NASA says Two pounds of rock and soil collected Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.10.2020
Local cops involved in province-wide ‘guns and gangs’ investigation 114 arrests, 800 criminal charges Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.10.2020
Pandemic a factor as 2020 National Poppy Drive launches Friday Poppy boxes will be at area businesses that have volunteered to take them Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.10.2020
Estate of Barrie’s first mayor makes $100,000 donation towards new Barrie YMCA facility Kinzie was Barrie Y's longest running member Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.10.2020
New provincial COVID-19 modelling data shows second wave slowing but we’re not out of the woods Province estimates 800 to 1,200 new cases daily "for a while" Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.10.2020
Province launches new Made-in-Ontario business directory to help buy local Over 70 percent of Ontarians already buying local Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.10.2020
Family of missing Bradford teen make heartfelt plea for his safe return Siem Zerezghi missing for six days Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.10.2020
Images released in the hopes of identifying murder victim found near Keswick in the summer Woman's body found in Lake Simcoe in August Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.10.2020
OHL announces updated return-to-play plan for 2020/2021 season Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.10.2020
Arrest made after Newmarket woman assaulted during photoshoot New Tecumseth man taken into custody Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.10.2020
Fatal knife attack in France an act of terrorism, officials say; at least three killed Country was on high alert for extremist violence Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.10.2020
Search for missing Bradford teen to resume Thursday Large-scale search for Siem Zerezghi has involved ATVs, K9 Unit, drone and Auxiliary officers Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.10.2020
Catholic school board moves to hybrid learning model Simcoe Muskoka Catholic Board says current virtual school model is not sustainable Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.10.2020
Local catholic school board to transition to hybrid in-class/virtual model New model to be in place for Grades 9 to 12 as of November 12 Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.10.2020
Suspect in ATM robberies in Coboconk and Orillia this week linked to hold-ups in Gravenhurst Police say the suspect was armed with a taser in ATM robberies, possible gun in Gravenhurst Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.10.2020
Battery collection in County of Simcoe runs November 2 to 6 The week-long campaign does not include the cities of Barrie and Orillia Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.10.2020
“Positive” COVID-19 projection report coming Thursday says premier Doug Ford says a report will be presented showing the spread of the virus is going "downwards" Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.10.2020
Arrest in Wasaga Beach after reports of break and enter in progress Police lay charges including assaulting and disarming an officer Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.10.2020
Barrie to offer ice time, other pre-booked activities, at select recreation facilities as of next week badminton, pickleball, volleyball, and basketball time slots available as of November 2 Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.10.2020
ATV rider on highway with toddler on board: OPP Police and Central Ontario trail wardens spent several hours patrolling County forest trails Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.10.2020
Newly created nature reserve in globally important Minesing Wetlands receives protection Baldwick Bluff Nature Reserve encompasses 32 hectares Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.10.2020
Bottle drive at local Beer stores nets over $40,000 for Orillia hospital The money is going to Soldiers' COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness Fund Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.10.2020
The worst treats for your teeth according to the Ontario Dental Association Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.10.2020
COVID-related deaths in Canada top 10,000; Thanksgiving gatherings impact local caseload “This sucks. It really, really does” Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.10.2020
Ground search by police for missing Bradford teen K9 Unit and officers on ATVs assisted in the search Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.10.2020
Despite dozens of local schools impacted by COVID-19, health unit isn’t seeing any spread in the classroom "We put an awful lot of work collectively in reducing the risk," said region's top doctor Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.10.2020
Residents encouraged to commemorate Remembrance Day safely at home Royal Canadian Legions in Barrie and Orillia offering ways the public can still pay their respects to our veterans Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.10.2020
Queen’s Park funding 766 new hospital beds, unknown yet if RVH will benefit Thirty-two hosptials and health centres to receive funding Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.10.2020
Drive-through flu clinics start November 2 in South Georgian Bay Clinics in Stayner, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach and Creemore Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.10.2020
Local health unit asking residents’ thoughts on the impact the pandemic has had on family and finances Online survey is completely anonymous Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.10.2020
Councillors cough up $300,000 to help the Sandbox Centre with cost overruns City council rolls back annual partnership commitment by $10,000 Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.10.2020
Workplace harassment allegation has Barrie City Council burning the midnight oil Councillor Mike McCann did not participate in any votes Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.10.2020
Patios in November gets green light from Barrie City Council "To me, this is a slam dunk," said Councillor Keenan Aylwin Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2020
Golf carts returned to Bradford course with minimal damage, two teens facing theft charges Four carts taken in two separate incidences Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2020
Robberies with a taser in Coboconk and Orillia could be connected: Police Both victims were using a bank machine when they were confronted Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2020
County of Simcoe getting millions of dollars from the province to protect region’s most vulnerable Some of the additional cash will be used to support operation of motels were homeless are being housed Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2020
New Barrie Health Accord signed between city, county, police, hospital, and health unit "This is truly a proactive approach to address the root causes impacting many of our health care services." Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2020
2020 Ontario budget comes down November 5 Finance Minister says health care, supporting people and economic recovery will be government priorities Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2020
Barrie Police want to know how you feel; Community Satisfaction Survey now live Annual survey gathers residents' thoughts on feelings of safety in the city and at home Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2020
Suspect arrested after reports of a male with a gun in Orillia on Friday OPP received several calls about a long gun that may have been discarded Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2020
Police probing armed robbery in Georgina Friday afternoon Investigators searching for masked man with conducted energy weapon Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2020
Friday’s storm spawned a tornado in Thornbury, according to Northern Tornadoes Project EF0 twister damaged trees and power lines Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2020
Missing: Bradford teen last seen Friday Police asking for help in finding Siem Zerezghi Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2020
Phased opening of the Orillia Recreation Centre begins today Pre-registration, masking a must Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2020
Impatience: Why we don’t want to wait, and what we can do about it "An episode of explosive anger, stress or impatience can increase risk of heart attack and sudden death by two to eightfold for the next few hours" Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2020
Tropical Storm Zeta expected to strengthen into hurricane and make landfall on Gulf Coast 27th named storm of the season; record is 28 Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2020
“The Price is Right” is returning with new safety measures There will be no audience members Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.10.2020
OPP in Bracebridge investigating the sudden death of a woman on Friday Police say there is no concern for public safety Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.10.2020
Bell box and sign post struck in fail-to-remain crash in Barrie on Saturday Police said the car drove up on a residential property Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.10.2020
As COVID-19 cases spike, Canada’s top doctor fears an increase in the number of hospitalizations and deaths Ontario and Saskatchewan reported single-day highs in COVID cases on Saturday Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.10.2020
Missing woman last seen in Severn on Friday afternoon Orillia OPP is seeking the public's help in locating Colleen Turner Read More > Facebook Twitter 25.10.2020
Washington officials find first-ever “murder hornet” nest in the U.S. Entomologists attached radio trackers to three hornets, one of which lead them to the discovery of the nest Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.10.2020
GO train hits unoccupied vehicle in Innisfil early Friday South Simcoe is appealing for witnesses Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.10.2020
Covid-19 outbreak at Beeton long-term care facility claims more lives County of Simcoe says caseloads have remained stable Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.10.2020
Barrie City Council will be asked Monday to extend patio dining until the end of November Motion comes from Councillor Keenan Aylwin, whose Ward includes the downtown Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.10.2020
Powerful thunderstorms produce hail, high winds, intense lightning The severe weather was ahead of a cold front that returned us back to the fall season Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.10.2020
Drug investigation in Penetanguishene-Midland leads to charges against three people Purple fentanyl and cash seized Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.10.2020
Barrie Police close books on reported sex assault in Hurst Park on October 1 Investigators say there was never a threat to public safety Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.10.2020
Additional COVID-19 restrictions are possible in other parts of the GTA Doug Ford could have a decision about Halton and Peel by Monday Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.10.2020
End of the line for fashion retailer Le Chateau Montreal-based company blames COVID-19 for hard times Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.10.2020
Electric razors and toothbrushes swiped from Barrie store $3,400 in items stolen Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.10.2020
Puppy with green fur born in Italy Will fade as the puppy grows and gets older Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.10.2020
City, county, RVH, health unit, police to sign first-of-its-kind agreement to provide health and safety to Barrie Barrie Health Accord to be signed during virtual event Monday Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.10.2020
Local health unit offering immunization clinic for Grade 8 students who missed spring shots Hep B and HPV vaccinations being done one to two days a week Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.10.2020
Local catholic school board names new head of education Francis Bagley comes with 30 years of experience in the field Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.10.2020
“There is no place for this type of activity in any community whatsoever,” Barrie Police probing racist incident in city’s north end Young woman assaulted on her way to work Monday evening Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.10.2020
Georgian College offering guidance for those wanting to go back to school Virtual "Get Help to Go Back"event held October 27. Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.10.2020
Tim Hortons to experiment with reusable and returnable food and drink containers Test program will begin in Toronto in 2021 Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.10.2020
Pope Francis endorses same-sex civil unions for the first time as pontiff "A major step forward in the church's support for LGBT people" Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.10.2020
Charlie Brown holiday specials will not air on TV for the first time in decades — they’ll be streamed on Apple TV+ Each will be available for free for a short period of time Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.10.2020
BIA seeks extension of patio program in downtown Barrie Dunlop Streetscape project and weather could factor into City Council's decision Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.10.2020
Police release images of trio wanted in connection to August mugging in Innisfil Teen assaulted and robbed August 4 Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.10.2020
Gilbert Centre founding father remembered: Ed Gilbert passed away at age 76 Ed was among a handful of people supporting those with HIV in the early 90's Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.10.2020
COVID-19 long haulers say not enough has been done to support those still suffering symptoms months later Support group for those still experiencing symptoms has thousands of members Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.10.2020
Pair charged in connection to downtown Barrie assault and robbery Woman robbed of her purse, shoes, coat Friday evening Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.10.2020
“Touchdown declared” on asteroid, NASA probe attempts to collect samples for return to Earth NASA hopes to learn more about the structure asteroids to help devise methods for diverting or breaking them up Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.10.2020
South Simcoe Police seeking suspects in business break and enters on Holland Street in Bradford Cash taken in three break-ins Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.10.2020
Studies suggest brushing teeth, gargling with mouthwash, could curb spread of COVID Question is for how long Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.10.2020
Local health unit not sure how to interpret missed testing mark by the province COVID-19 test centre on Sperling Drive sees a drop in volume, faster time to get tested Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.10.2020
Ontario hasn’t hit its testing target, premier says no one is seeking testing Public Health Ontario reported over 24,000 tests waiting to be processed Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.10.2020
Queen’s Park committing $500m to build new schools, can’t say yet if any would be in Simcoe County Those school boards receiving funding will be notified by October's end Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.10.2020
Town of New Tecumseth considering banning hot spot residents from municipal recreation facilities No steadfast ban, council awaiting staff report Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.10.2020
Proposed 34-storey condo up for discussion at public meeting in Barrie Tuesday night The development would be the tallest building in the City's history Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.10.2020
Police collar computer theft suspect accused of posing as Bradford high school student Early morning unwanted person call led to 21-year-old man's arrest Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.10.2020
Health unit encourages health & active travel to school New website includes tips on how to increase child's physical activity Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.10.2020
Commission on Presidential Debates says it will mute mics during parts of final debate After two minutes of uninterrupted time, mics will be on for open discussion Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.10.2020
Barrie to provide $400,000 interest free loan toward women’s addiction recovery facility Cornerstone to Recovery would fund the centre through collection of clothing and other textiles Read More > Facebook Twitter 20.10.2020
Barrie 2020 Parking Strategy recommends hiking downtown, RVH-area parking rates, places heavy emphasis on parking technology Proposal to charge for evening parking downtown is put on hold Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.10.2020
Arson and other charges against an Orillia man following Saturday crime spree Suspect is accused of starting a fire at a townhouse Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.10.2020
Seventh life lost to outbreak at Beeton long-term care home 40 residents, 28 staff tested positive Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.10.2020
Georgian College graduates to celebrate online with virtual convocation this year First virtual event in a tradition stretching back to 1968 Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.10.2020
High miler pulled over by the cops in Innisfil Police allege they found marijuana readily available in the vehicle Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.10.2020
Barrie Police on the hunt for two suspects after downtown attack Friday night Two suspects sought Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.10.2020
S&P says Barrie City Hall’s economic outlook looks good, maintains city’s credit rating "...good financial management helps us keep taxes down," says city's mayor Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.10.2020
Ontario’s top doctor recommends against trick-or-treating in COVID-19 hot zones Toronto, Peel, York and Ottawa have been rolled back to a modified Stage 2 Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.10.2020
Province unveils plan to expand the blue box program Paper cups, wraps, foils and trays among items that will be accepted under proposed new regulations Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.10.2020
Free public transit for Barrie high school students fails to gain traction Concern expressed by the health unit and public school board Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.10.2020
Local midwife disappointed over ministry’s rejection of new practice Read More > Facebook Twitter 19.10.2020
40 residents have now tested positive for COVID-19 at Simcoe Manor The outbreak has killed six residents of the long-term care facility Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.10.2020
Fire Marshal and OPP investigating townhouse fire on Saturday in Orillia The fire is believed to have started in an upper floor bedroom Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.10.2020
Suspicious hay fire in Clearview burned for more than 20 hours Fire Chief calls the blaze "malicious" Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.10.2020
Companies creating bandages and crayons in more colors for different skin tones Johnson & Johnson decided to expand the colors of Band-Aid Read More > Facebook Twitter 18.10.2020
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern wins second term in election landslide Popularity soared after she led successful effort to stamp out COVID Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.10.2020
There’s a slim chance a COVID-19 vaccine may be ready by Christmas, says chair of U.K. Vaccine Taskforce 'Not a one-size-fits-all or a one-and-done' Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.10.2020
Barrie gets funding to help expand small businesses online profile $50 thousand for Digital Service Squad to assist local businesses Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.10.2020
Leafs sign veteran Joe Thornton One-year, $700,000 deal inked Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.10.2020
Provincial Offenses Court defendants will be notified by mail of new court date as all Barrie-area courts remain closed until January Resolution options available by phone or email Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.10.2020
Local Catholic, Public boards nixing high school exams this year Students will still be assessed, just in less traditional methods than before Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.10.2020
York Region to roll back into modified Stage 2 in response to rising COVID-19 numbers "We're seeing a rapid increase in the rate of infection," said Premier Doug Ford Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.10.2020
Innisfil anxious to get moving on Orbit Transit Hub Will ask Queen's Park for zoning order to fast track proposed GO station Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.10.2020
Renewed COVID restrictions in GTA lead to new fears of ‘migration’ to Barrie, Simcoe County Will people drive here to go to the gym, dine out? Read More > Facebook Twitter 16.10.2020
Five deaths, thousands of traffic charges laid over Thanksgiving long weekend Over 6,200 traffic-related offenses noted over the holiday weekend Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.10.2020
Fifth life lost amid outbreak at Simcoe Manor in Beeton 37 residents and 22 staff have tested positive to date Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.10.2020
Ontario public servant cellphones to carry COVID alert app App downloaded over 4.5 million times so far Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.10.2020
Fitness chains ask members in COVID-19 hotspots not to travel out-of-town for a workout Video shows an unusually long lineup at a gym in Milton Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.10.2020
Pre-book your drop-in rec activity through Orillia website to assist with contact tracing Those wishing to participate must register up to 24 hours in advance Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.10.2020
Ontario teacher hiring to be based on merit, not seniority, says education minister New policy in effect as of October 29 Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.10.2020
SCRIBES: Going to school during a global pandemic by Christine Stornelli, St.Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.10.2020
Barrie, Bradford men among nine sharing $114,000 Lotto Max win Will pay some bills and travel...eventually Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.10.2020
Woman who died after catching COVID-19 twice believed to be first case of death after reinfection Elderly woman was also bein treated for a rare cancer Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.10.2020
Showdown tonight for a Tiny Township family on Canada’s Family Feud 'Name something that starts with 'C' that you would find in your fridge and my dad said Cialis!' Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.10.2020
Three people charged in Orillia drug investigation OPP said they received numerous Crime Stoppers tips Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.10.2020
Innisfil man wins $250,000 Instant Crossword Deluxe top prize This is the second big Instant win for Edward Warne this year Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.10.2020
Twenty-five grand in cocaine seized during Tuesday raid in Bradford Three people charged Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.10.2020
Ontario hiring hundreds more contact tracers and case managers As case counts grow, the Simcoe Muskoka health unit is only tracking cases deemed to be high-risk Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.10.2020
Innisfil man who battled COVID-19 in June still has symptoms: ‘I honestly don’t wish it on anyone’ Stephe Lawson is among a number of COVID survivors dubbed "long-haulers." Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.10.2020
Mock scenario on Lake Simcoe had local first responders acting like it was the real thing Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.10.2020
Pfizer CEO pushes back against Trump claim on vaccine timing Working at the speed of science, not the speed of politics Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.10.2020
Simcoe Muskoka’s top doc doesn’t want to scare off Halloween Medical Officer of Health says those who are going trick-or-treating need to stick to their own household Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.10.2020
Nearly 20 per cent of public school students in Simcoe County are learning online Enrolment in the Learn@Home program has closed Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.10.2020
Cook’s Bay boating rescue prompts reminder from South Simcoe Police about boating in autumn Trio found bailing out boat that lost power and was taking on water Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.10.2020
Working smoke alarm alerts family to kitchen fire at Gravenhurst cottage The family of three included a toddler Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.10.2020
Some Barrie Police officers outfitted with body cams as of Tuesday 25 officers to wear Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.10.2020
Free customer parking in municipal pay and display parking lots in Orillia Freebie will last until the New Year to continue to help local businesses during the pandemic Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.10.2020
Premier appeals to third-party delivery services to trim back service costs to help local restaurants Premier says some restaurants paying up to 30 percent commission on deliveries Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.10.2020
Province appoints RVH to temporarily manage County-run Simcoe Manor amid COVID-19 outbreak Several residents at the Beeton facility who tested positive for the virus have died Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.10.2020
Wasaga Beach fire chief points to careless smoking as cause of Tuesday morning house fire Woman, two cats, escaped unharmed Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.10.2020
Gravenhurst man charged after police seize 200 grams of suspected cannabis at R.I.D.E. check Police said they also found a quantity of hydromorphine pills Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.10.2020
RVH “Rapid Response Team” deployed to Simcoe Manor COVID-19 outbreak at County-run long-term care facility has claimed four lives Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.10.2020
Tim Hortons to eliminate plastic straws by early 2021 Testing compostable cutlery Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.10.2020
Studies find COVID-19 can survive 28 days on some surfaces, 11 hours on skin Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.10.2020
“Asteroid” entering Earth’s orbit may actually be a 1966 NASA rocket Rare for object orbiting the sun to get captured into the Earth's orbit Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.10.2020
Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID-19 vaccine trial over sick participant Second trial that has been put on hold Read More > Facebook Twitter 13.10.2020
12-year-old genius on soaring through college: “I just grasp information quickly” Caleb Anderson mastered fractions at age 2 Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.10.2020
COVID-19 means Rose Romita’s Thanksgiving Community Dinner is takeout The social aspect of this event has gone out the window Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.10.2020
Water rescue on Lake Simcoe on Sunday Several police marine units were able to put out the fire Read More > Facebook Twitter 12.10.2020
Thanksgiving Food Drive surpasses goal in Barrie Due to COVID-19, the food bank accepted cash instead of food donations Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.10.2020
Health officials: Keep your Thanksgiving gatherings small Daily COVID-19 case counts rising in several provinces Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.10.2020
Fire destroyed a home in Port Sydney early Sunday Occupants were alerted by working smoke alarms Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.10.2020
A total of 30 residents at a County-run long-term care home have tested positive for COVID-19 The COVID outbreak has killed four residents Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.10.2020
How to watch October’s Orionids meteor shower-one of the best of the year October is a busy month for celestial activity Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.10.2020
Leafs beef up blue line, sign former Barrie Colt TJ Brodie “TJ has been on our radar for a long time” Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.10.2020
County seeking partnerships to tackle Simcoe Manor COVID-19 outbreak There have been four deaths among residents at the Beeton facility Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.10.2020
Gateway Casinos Innisfil reopens Saturday The casino will be restricted to a maximum of 50 people Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.10.2020
Quebec ticket holder wins Friday’s $70 million Lotto Max jackpot Ontario ticket claims Maxmillions prize Read More > Facebook Twitter 10.10.2020
Port McNicoll woman arrested in connection to Orillia armed mugging Police seized replica handgun, prohibited knives Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.10.2020
Mother and daughter overwhelmed with gratitude after Barrie Families Unite bands together in support 71-year-old woman lost $300, BFU replaces it and then some Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.10.2020
Province imposing tighter restrictions on Toronto, Ottawa, Peel Region amid increased COVID-19 caseload 939 cases announced on Friday Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.10.2020
Feds beef up support for businesses hit hardest by COVID-19 "This is not for everyone," says Canada's Deputy PM Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.10.2020
Leafs land forward Wayne Simmonds on first day of NHL free agency "I'm born and raised in Scarborough, a proud Torontonian. I think this was a perfect fit." Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.10.2020
Barrie’s employment rate a silver lining among higher joblessness here and across the country Provincial, federal jobless rates fell nearly a full percentage point each Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.10.2020
Mayor Lehman urges families to set fewer plates for Thanksgiving dinner "This is not the year for the big family dinner" Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.10.2020
Thanksgiving Monday – What’s Open And Closed Hope You Stocked Up Beforehand Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.10.2020
A grateful Youth Haven is holding their own seven months into pandemic "Our opportunities to fundraise have been decreased immensely," Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.10.2020
Fourth life lost as outbreak continues at Beeton’s Simcoe Manor 26 residents, 9 staff tested positive thus far Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.10.2020
Former minor hockey coach says Foerster always “cool as a cucumber” Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.10.2020
Talks between Santa, Barrie Chamber of Commerce ongoing on project that could replace this year’s parade Local Chamber of Commerce putting Santa on tour instead of parade Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.10.2020
Simcoe-Muskoka exceeds 1,000 COVID-19 cases to date, vast majority recovered Forty-two lives lost to date Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.10.2020
Oakville Ford plant to be retooled to make electric vehicles with support from federal, provincial governments Both tiers of government committing $295 million to the effort Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.10.2020
Seniors Wish Foundation Reaching out for volunteers for Christmas season Foundation looking at new ways to help seniors during holidays Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.10.2020
Pence and Harris clash over virus at U.S. vice presidential debate Exchanges were largely collegial compared to first Presidential debate Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.10.2020
Hard work pays off for Isaak Phillips as Blackhawks select Barrie native Read More > Facebook Twitter 08.10.2020
Barrie Police release sketch of suspect in park sexual assault Police said a woman walking her dog was sexually assaulted in Hurst Park Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.10.2020
10 people charged with violating COVID-19 safety regulations at short-term rental property in Adjala-Tosorontio Police were called to the same property twice in two nights Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.10.2020
There was summer sizzle in the Barrie real estate market July through September saw residential sales increase 54% compared to the same period in 2019 Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.10.2020
Single-use plastic ban in Canada to include grocery bags, cutlery and stir sticks by end of 2021 Government says stores will provide the public with alternatives to these plastic products Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.10.2020
Police pluck boat out of water at Innisfil dock over fears it’d sink otherwise Craft's owner contacted Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.10.2020
Harvie Road – Big Bay Point Road crossing to be completed in June, 2021 Contractor putting a pin in some work left to do Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.10.2020
Survey on downtown Barrie supervised consumption sites now live Two sites proposed: 110 Dunlop St. W., 31 Toronto St. Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.10.2020
Calling all artists: Barrie’s Annual Christmas Card Contest is back! Think you have what it takes? Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.10.2020
Barrie man charged in deadly September fail-to-remain in Springwater Two off-duty police officers found a woman lying on the road Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.10.2020
Hurricane Delta bears striking resemblance to Wilma, the Atlantic’s most intense hurricane on record Why so severe? Why now? Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.10.2020
Gateway Casinos reopening all locations this week, except Casino Rama Slots only, no table games Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.10.2020
Winnipeg Jets unveil 10th season logo to pay tribute to Dale Hawerchuk On the same night the Jets invited Crystal Hawerchuk to announce their first pick in the NHL draft Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.10.2020
Simcoe Muskoka health unit unable to keep up with contact management due to increasing COVID-19 caseload Unless it is a particularly high risk situation for transmission, cases will be asked to alert their contacts Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.10.2020
Two more lives lost amid outbreak at Beeton long-term care home 31 residents and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.10.2020
Rock legend Eddie Van Halen, dead at age 65 Rocker has been battling throat cancer Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.10.2020
Diesel spill contained in Midland Harbour Town giving pat on the back to Harbour Master for helping to contain spill Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.10.2020
Nottawasaga OPP: Improving response to the mental health needs of individuals Wide-ranging media campaign encourages people to talk about their mental health, offers contacts of local support agencies Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.10.2020
Those in Simcoe-Muskoka flouting self-isolation requirements could face $5,000 a day fine “Cases of COVID-19 are sharply on the rise in our communities and we need to make every effort to protect residents." Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.10.2020
Shorter line than expected at Huronia Road assessment centre after province moves to appointment-only system No system to book appointments online or by phone just yet Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.10.2020
Canadians divided on disrupting upcoming holiday plans amid COVID-19: poll 52% of Canadians think the government should step in and cancel Halloween Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.10.2020
Barrie sports artist raising funds for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Jamie Thomas has done four cards of Jackie Robinson Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.10.2020
Disease experts alarmed by Trump’s message after treatment for COVID-19 "Don't be afraid of it...you're going to beat it" Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.10.2020
COVID-19 assessment centres across Simcoe County and Muskoka Location, hours of operation, and how to book an appointment Read More > Facebook Twitter 06.10.2020
COVID-19 testing by appointment only begins Tuesday Province is trying to clear a backlog of nearly 69,000 test samples Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.10.2020
Barrie City Council rejects adding more to a map listing social service facilities Councillor Mike McCann wanted to include group homes, homeless shelters, hotels and schools Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.10.2020
One death at Simcoe Manor in Beeton amid a COVID-19 outbreak affecting 16 residents Six staff also tested positive Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.10.2020
Grow-op bust in Innisfil on Friday Police said they seized marijuana, cocaine and other items Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.10.2020
Two drivers nabbed for impaired in Innisfil had attended the same party Citizen tips to police led to arrests within an hour of each other Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.10.2020
Applications opened today for new sick leave and caregiver benefits Caregiver benefit helps parents with young children who've been forced out of school or daycare Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.10.2020
Colts Foerster likely a first-round pick in Tuesday’s NHL Entry Draft The forward paced Barrie in scoring with 36 goals and 44 assists for 80 points in 62 games Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.10.2020
Ford government spending $35 million to help schools in COVID-19 hot spots Cash to flow to school boards in Toronto, Peel, Ottawa and York Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.10.2020
The system for protecting Canadian health care workers is broken, report says Canada’s national health worker infection rate is also more than four times the rate in China Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.10.2020
Drug, theft charges laid after vehicle struck a tree in Coldwater Police discover fentanyl inside stolen vehicle after crash Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.10.2020
Barrie Families Unite to take over reins for Glowing Hearts Charity Glowing Hearts Community Give and Get store front closed but charity is still here Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.10.2020
Fire safety in the kitchen focus of Fire Prevention Week Cooking cause of most household fires Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.10.2020
One COVID death confirmed at Simcoe Manor; tests pending on another Second outbreak at long term care home in Beeton Read More > Facebook Twitter 05.10.2020
Donald Trump could leave hospital as early as Monday, doctors say White House doctor says he decided Trump needed to go to hospital because of a rapid progression of symptoms Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.10.2020
Ontario reported 566 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday A number of cases and deaths that occurred in spring and summer are being reported due to a data review at Toronto Public Health Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.10.2020
Helicopter crashes near Loretto on Saturday Two people suffered non-life-threatening injuries Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.10.2020
Police allegedly seize loaded handgun after a pursuit in Muskoka Chase began after a motorist was clocked speeding on Highway 11 in Bracebridge Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.10.2020
Federal Greens choose Toronto lawyer Annamie Paul as new leader Paul declared herself a descendant of slaves, Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.10.2020
Trump’s doctor says “he is not out of the woods” but is “cautiously optimistic” The US President released a four-minute long video on Twitter Saturday night Read More > Facebook Twitter 04.10.2020
Electrical fire in an unoccupied HRC building in Orillia on Friday The fire is not considered suspicious Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.10.2020
Donald Trump fever-free for over 24 hours, doctor says the president is doing very well Trump's physician says the first week of the illness is the most critical Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.10.2020
More than 46,000 tests processed as Ontario records 653 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday Toronto, Peel and Ottawa continue to lead the pack in new infections Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.10.2020
Fire at former PIE restaurant in Collingwood Damage is pegged at $100,000 Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.10.2020
Airbnb blocks Canada Halloween bookings over party concerns The company is concerned the properties will be used for large parties Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.10.2020
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign raised more than $156,000 for RVH and Hospice Simcoe Part of a record $10.56 million raised across Canada Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
Trump is being treated with an experimental drug cocktail for COVID-19 Has received a single 8-gram dose of Regeneron’s polyclonal antibody cocktail, “as a precautionary measure” Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
Trump gives thumbs up as he is transferred to hospital Was feeling "fatigued" and would be taking an antibody cocktail Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
Woman allegedly sexually assaulted in a Barrie park Thursday night Investigators said the woman was walking her dog at the time Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
Bystander assaulted after calling out suspect about broken window at Bradford business Victim did not require medical attention Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
COVID broke RVH’s ten-year streak of balanced books Increased expenses due to fighting the pandemic, but it is expected the government will step in Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
Ho Ho No: Barrie Santa Claus Parade and Downtown tree lighting celebrations cancelled for 2020 Chamber of Commerce and Barrie BIA concerned with public health risks Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit announces 10 COVID cases Friday, bringing week’s total to 78 185 cases throughout September, compared to the peak in April of 221 Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
Province declares all COVID assessment centres be appointment-only, imposes mandatory masks across Ontario Caps being placed on eatery capacities in Toronto, Peel, Ottawa Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
No COVID crowd charges laid following fight near south Barrie high school on Thursday "The youths dispersed very, very quickly," said police Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
Public Health Ontario reported 732 cases of COVID-19 on Friday Review of Spring/Summer data revealed 74 deaths in Toronto not previously reported Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
Mayor of Wasaga Beach wants changes to fines, penalties for some driving infractions Tougher deterrents needed, says Nina Bifolchi Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
GTA Builders’ Association ranks Barrie among the best in providing affordable housing Study says Barrie City Hall's approval process is faster, more transparent, and cheaper than most Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
Elmvale Arena to reopen Monday New procedures and guidelines will be in place Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
Paint a pumpkin pink for Breast cancer awareness month RVH holding contest to create the best pink pumpkin Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
President Trump and first lady Melania test positive for COVID-19 Said to be feeling well Read More > Facebook Twitter 02.10.2020
Orillia Power Generating Corporation acquires three more sources of renewable energy OPGC acquired 100 percent of Shaman Power Corporation for $11 million Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.10.2020
Trio busted in Barrie as part of ongoing drug dealing probe Two people from Barrie, one from Orillia, facing possession and trafficking charges among others Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.10.2020
Air Canada views rapid testing kits as a safe alternative to a 14-day quarantine Air Canada ordered 25,000 newly approved rapid COVID-19 testing kits Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.10.2020
Province updates online COVID screening for kids to clarify actions to take, symptoms to consider Pink eye no long among symptoms to watch for when considering COVID Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.10.2020
Teenagers gathered to watch fight among students, police say COVID charges could be coming Police say people who gather in crowds this size could face a $750 fine Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.10.2020
Police presence at Collingwood CI following reports of graffiti threat on washroom wall Investigation ongoing Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.10.2020
Barrie Man pushes through for Mental Health awareness Randy Beal will do sets of push-ups throughout the day to raise funds CMHA Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.10.2020
Moderna CEO says its coronavirus vaccine won’t be ready until spring of next year Seven potential coronavirus vaccines are now undergoing late-stage testing Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.10.2020
Commission on Presidential Debates says changes coming to next two debates May include microphone switches Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.10.2020
Health Canada approves use of quick COVID-19 test Results in 15 minutes Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.10.2020
Orillia Santa Claus parade cancelled Canadian Tire offered its parking lot at the Orillia Square Mall Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.09.2020
Cops uncover huge marijuana grow op at vacant Midland industrial building 10,000 marijuana plants in various stages of growth. Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.09.2020
Ford government releases a nearly $3 billion fall preparedness plan Government says plan has been in the works for months, opposition disagrees Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.09.2020
Eleven cases of COVID-19 confirmed by local health unit Wednesday, including three under age 17 Local reproductive rate up, doubling time down - both going in the wrong direction Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.09.2020
Cops hit the jackpot, seize a mansion, cash and firearms in illegal casino bust in York Region Dozens of people have been arrested and charged Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.09.2020
Open Air Dunlop well-received, says BIA executive director First of four Saturdays of a pedestrianized downtown Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.09.2020
New modelling data indicates about 1,000 new cases per day of COVID-19 in Ontario by first half of October New cases climbing in all age groups Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.09.2020
Orange Shirt Day commemorates indigenous children forced into residential schools Generations of indigenous children were forced to attend residential schools Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.09.2020
Midland names street after long-time Harbour Master, Rick Leaney "One of the town’s biggest promoters" Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.09.2020
Several ATV riders charged during enforcement on Simcoe County forest trails Police found most riders were in compliance with the laws Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.09.2020
Stayner Arena re-opening October 13 The re-opening will be a phased approach Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.09.2020
First U.S. presidential debate descends into chaos as Trump and Biden exchange attacks Moderator struggled to maintain control Read More > Facebook Twitter 30.09.2020
Health Unit to only reach out to families in need of testing as COVID cases in schools mount If you are not contacted directly by the health unit then you're safe to head back to school Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.09.2020
Case of COVID-19 reported at Goodfellow Public School in Innisfil Eleven schools in Simcoe and Muskoka affected by COVID-19 Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.09.2020
Province’s last call rule is temporary last call for co-owners of Barrie nightclub They say new restrictions don't make it viable because business is reliant on late night service Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.09.2020
Ontario to restrict access to long-term care homes in hot spot areas for COVID-19 Toronto, Peel and Ottawa make up 80 per cent of the new COVID-19 infections Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.09.2020
554 new cases of COVID-19 province-wide on Tuesday, including 13 locally Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.09.2020
Elderly woman reported missing by Huntsville OPP Helen Vichowski was last seen in Huntsville around noon on Monday Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.09.2020
Case of COVID closes classroom at Wasaga Beach Worsley ES added to list Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.09.2020
Special Investigations Unit probing death of a man in Midland Struck by unmarked police cruiser Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.09.2020
The oceans are out of balance — and that means stronger storms and threats to marine life Warmer sea surface temperatures provide more high-octane fuel to storms Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.09.2020
Run, walk, or Bunny hop for annual Bridget’s Run Fundraiser in support of Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness month held on-line Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.09.2020
Coronavirus has killed more than 1 million people worldwide Nine months since first cases reported in China Read More > Facebook Twitter 29.09.2020
