Winter travel advisory issued with heavy snowfall in the forecast


A winter travel advisory is in place for Tuesday in parts of Simcoe County and Muskoka, with up to 10 centimetres of heavy snowfall in the forecast.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:55:00 -0400

Retired teacher pleads guilty to paying for sex with 15-year-old in Collingwood, Ont.


In a Barrie courtroom on Monday, a retired high school teacher from the Niagara Region pleaded guilty to sexual touching and obtaining sexual services from a 15-year-old boy in Collingwood in 2021.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:56:00 -0400

Barrie man charged with attempted murder after collision


A Barrie man faces several charges, including attempted murder, after a car crash in Bradford West Gwillimbury.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:09:00 -0400

Simcoe County ski hills begin winding down season early


Mother nature's mild temperatures this month have caused at least one Simcoe County ski resort to close early for the season.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:27:00 -0400

New health care opportunity for those experiencing homelessness and needing medical help


Trinity Anglican Church in Barrie now offers a new clinic that provides dignified health care to those experiencing homelessness or needing medical attention.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:56:00 -0400

Body of missing 16-year-old found in Owen Sound


Owen Sound police have confirmed the search for a missing girl that began on Saturday has ended after they say her body was found.

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:38:00 -0400

The Harlem Globetrotters bring the heat to Barrie taking on The Washington Generals


After touring over 400 cities and 25 countries, the Original Harlem Globetrotters will bring the heat to Barrie as they take on The Washington Generals.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:34:00 -0400

Highway 11 crash near on-ramp in Bracebridge sends one to hospital


One person was taken to the hospital following a collision on Highway 11 in Bracebridge.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:47:00 -0400

Construction along aging street in Barrie to resume with several months of lane closures


Motorists travelling along Innisfil Street in Barrie will have to contend with intermittent lane closures for several months as part of the Historic Neighbourhoods Strategy Brock Park Neighbourhood Reconstruction Program that started last spring.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:50:02 -0400

Mississauga man charged with speeding 141km/h on Barrie street


A Mississauga man driving on the streets of Barrie had his vehicle impounded and his licence suspended for allegedly speeding nearly three times the posted limit.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:18:00 -0400

Barrie lacrosse club to pay tribute to teammate killed in crash with free exhibition game


A memorial lacrosse game will be held next month in Barrie to honour the life of Luke West, who died in a crash a year and a half ago.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:14:00 -0400

Huntsville hockey team wins Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup Championship for completing 1,358 deeds


The Huntsville Sting U13-Black hockey team won the 2024 Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup Championship and $100,000 for its community service.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:03:15 -0400

Here is where Newmarket will install photo radar speed cameras to slow motorists


The Town of Newmarket is joining several other municipalities cracking down on speeding with automated photo radar speed cameras.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:51:16 -0400

Celebrating St. Patrick's day early netted three drivers impaired charges


Three drivers were busted for impaired driving in Orangeville.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:15:00 -0400

Simcoe County health unit opens three measles immunization clinics


For the next three days, measles vaccination clinics will be open across Simcoe County.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:14:00 -0400

Online marketplaces rife with scammers


During Fraud Prevention Month, police are warning online buyers to be wary of scams.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:16:00 -0400

St. Patrick's Day in Barrie: Here's how people celebrated


Pub's were packed on Sunday throughout the city of Barrie, as thousands celebrated St. Patrick's Day.

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:21:00 -0400

It's National Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day on our buses


On National Transit Worker Appreciation Day, Canadians celebrate the important contributions of transit staff.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:49:00 -0400

Barrie Easter Market: Here is what the event offered


A new Easter market was held in Barrie on Sunday.

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:02:00 -0400

Thousands visit Blue Mountain resort over March break


As March break ends on Sunday, many families took advantage of the various activities at local resorts throughout Simcoe Muskoka.

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:41:00 -0400