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Historic Orillia Ont. cemetery still locked month after devastating ice storm

The gates to the St. Andrew’s- St. James’ Cemetery in Orillia remain locked nearly a month after a devastating ice storm swept through the region.

Suspected arson investigation underway at Dunlop Street business

Detectives with Barrie Police are looking for a suspect linked to an alleged arson attack at a downtown business.

Charges stayed against B.C. man accused in Elnaz Hajtamiri frying pan attack

A Delta, B.C. man accused of aggravated assault and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence in the December 2021 assault and failed abduction attempt on Elnaz Hajtamiri had his charges stayed by the prosecution.

Race car workshop up in flames: $350K in damages, 2 stock cars destroyed

A late-night fire in Oro-Medonte engulfed a detached garage, reducing the structure to rubble and destroying two race cars housed inside.

Collision involving e-bike under investigation in Oro-Medonte

One electric bike rider was taken to a local hospital after surviving a collision with a car in Oro-Medonte.

If you take the Barrie GO, your route may be modified

If you take the Barrie Line on your daily GO Transit commute, be weary, your route may be modified.

Orillia selected to host 2026 Ontario Winter Games

One city very close to home will be the new host of the 2026 Ontario Winter Games.

Colts slam Frontenacs in Game 7 showdown, advance to Eastern Conference Finals

What began as a tense, nerve-wracking Game 7 for the Barrie Colts on Tuesday night turned into a 6-4 triumph that sent the home crowd at Sadlon Arena into a frenzy.

Off-duty Barrie Police officer allegedly threatened by armed man

An off-duty Barrie Police officer was walking down the street with his partner when he was allegedly threatened by a man with an armed weapon.

Simcoe County council weighs in about by-law to reduce its size

A protest against the County of Simcoe’s weighted vote system is still fresh in the minds of councillors.

Retired Ont. teacher facing additional historical sex assault allegations

A retired high school teacher-turned-folk rock musician is now facing additional historical sex crime charges from a second complainant.

Multi-vehicle crash involving heavy trucks shut down lanes on Highway 400

Traffic came to a halt on Highway 400 Tuesday following a collision involving a transport truck, a garbage truck, and several other vehicles, resulting in lane closures.

Traffic stop ends in charges for Barrie passenger

One man is facing charges after a traffic stop on Dunlop Street East in Barrie, resulted in an officer allegedly seeing an open can of alcohol and cannabis near the driver.

Barrie takes action to preserve Little Lake and surrounding area

To commemorate Earth Day, Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall has signed an executive order establishing a conservation trust to protect natural land including the Bear Creek Wetlands, Ardagh Bluffs and Little Lake.

Anticipation builds as Colts, Frontenacs go the distance in Game 7

Players, coaches and fans across Ontario are counting down the hours before the puck drops at Sadlon Arena on Tuesday night.