OPP officer makes unusual discovery during traffic stop, driver charged
Provincial police remind motorists about the importance of buckling up after an officer discovered a passenger sitting on a kitchen chair inside the vehicle during a traffic stop in the Town of the Blue Mountains.
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:52:49 -0400
Multi-vehicle crash sends five to hospital
OPP continue to investigate a multi-vehicle crash that occurred midday Saturday in the City of Kawartha Lakes, resulting in five needing treatment for various injuries.
Sat, 12 Oct 2024 17:06:00 -0400
Overheated pool heater suspected cause of shed fire
A small fire burned in a pool shed of a Town of the Blue Mountains residence Saturday afternoon, prompting fire officials to remind residents to check their heating appliances ahead of the winter season.
Sun, 13 Oct 2024 08:26:05 -0400
Local teen chases unique world record
13-year-old Jackson Fuller is attempting to set the record for most miles travelled in an ATV within 24 hours this weekend, chasing it by lapping around the Orillia & District Agricultural Society (ODAS) Park circuit outside Orillia.
Sat, 12 Oct 2024 16:47:00 -0400
Driver dies in single-vehicle crash
OPP are investigating a single-vehicle collision in Caledon early Saturday morning that resulted in the death of the driver.
Sat, 12 Oct 2024 12:30:00 -0400
Local food bank hosts annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
Food and financial donations are being collected across New Tecumseth by the Alliston Food Bank on Saturday for its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.
Sat, 12 Oct 2024 15:02:00 -0400
Long weekend celebrated with Hometown Harvest Festival
Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons in Midland is hosting its annual Hometown Harvest Festival this long weekend, celebrating the fall season with plenty of autumn-themed activities.
Sat, 12 Oct 2024 13:58:44 -0400
Two charged after being found in vehicle allegedly impaired
A man and a woman are facing multiple charges after being found seemingly unconscious in a vehicle in Midland Friday afternoon.
Sat, 12 Oct 2024 08:17:52 -0400
Man arrested after vehicle stolen in Midland
A Christian Island man is facing multiple charges in connection to the theft of a vehicle in Midland.
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:23:00 -0400
Victim dies of injuries after armed robbery at gas station
Police say the victim of an armed robbery shooting at a gas station has since died of his injuries, and the suspect remains at large.
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:21:00 -0400
Police recover $40K in stolen trading cards thanks to quick-thinking store staff
Police continue to investigate a large quantity of trading cards that were stolen from a gaming shop in Newmarket last month, but the good news is that almost a quarter of them were recently recovered at another gaming shop in Barrie thanks to some clever tactics by its staff.
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:39:00 -0400
Family of 6 loses everything in house explosion
A family of six has lost all their personal belongings after their house was destroyed by an explosion on the eve of the Thanksgiving Day long weekend.
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 08:38:00 -0400
Driver in 2019 dangerous driving crash offers apology as Crown seeks jail sentence
An Aurora man convicted of refusing to provide a breath sample and dangerous driving causing bodily harm in a crash five years ago offered an apology to the family during a sentencing hearing on Friday.
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:24:00 -0400
Police investigate bizarre theft in Muskoka
Police in Gravenhurst investigating an unusual theft are asking for the public's help to solve the case.
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:16:35 -0400
Barrie man facing criminal charges in ongoing police investigation
Police in Barrie made an arrest in a sexual offences investigation, and authorities are concerned more women may have had similar experiences.
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:32:00 -0400
Impaired driver arrested in school zone: OPP
Police arrested a man accused of being impaired while driving through a school zone on Friday.
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:31:53 -0400
Owner of illegal Midland rooming house fined $50,000 for fire code violations
The owner of an illegal rooming house in Midland was found guilty of fire code violations and handed a $50,000 fine.
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:17:00 -0400
Bradford company fined $125,000 following trainee's 2022 workplace death
A Bradford company has been fined $125,000 following a workplace fatality two years ago involving a trainee.
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:19:33 -0400
Wasaga Beach parts ways with developer on multi-million-dollar redevelopment project
The Town of Wasaga Beach has yet another hiccup in its multi-million-dollar plan to redevelop its iconic beachfront as it announced Thursday it is parting ways with FRAM Building Group and will explore options for a new developer to take over the project.
Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:47:00 -0400
Northern lights make dazzling appearance in Simcoe County
Local photographer grabs stellar photos of Northern Lights.
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 06:59:00 -0400