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Canada Road Safety Week nabbed 302 delinquent Dufferin drivers

In one week, OPP's Canada Road Safety Week charged with drivers in Dufferin County with the 'Big Four' driving offences: impaired, distracted, speeding and seatbelt use.

Officer testifies speeding car was clocked 148 km/h prior to deadly Wasaga Beach crash

Day two of the trial of a Wasaga Beach man charged with dangerous and impaired driving heard witness testimony from a forensic toxicologist, nurse, police officer and investigator.

Midland set for ‘summer facelift’ with new patio village

The look of Midland is about to get a summertime facelift. The local Business Improvement Association has launched a brand-new summer patio program.

Police make arrest in death of toddler in Gravenhurst

Police in Bracebridge arrested two suspects connected to the death of a two-year-old child in Gravenhurst.

Premier’s tourism push backed by $45M Marriot hotel in Wasaga Beach

A premium Marriott hotel is set to anchor the new $45 million beachfront hotel next to Wasaga Beach’s iconic Beach Drive at Beach Area 1.

Home sales in Simcoe County see significant spike, market gains strength in spring

The real estate market in Simcoe County saw a significant increase in sales activity and new listings as the housing market continues to gain strength this spring.

Suspects sought after alleged break-in leaves business with extensive damage

Police in Huntsville are currently investigating an alleged break-and enter that left a business with extensive damage.

Police search for man linked to alleged credit card scam at local business

Police in Orillia are investigating an alleged fraud incident that took place at a local business.

‘Those were my grandparents,’ wartime locket found in Barrie thrift shop triggers emotional reunion

What started as a trip to a Barrie thrift store has evolved into a special homecoming for a treasured piece of Canadian military history.

Man arrested after allegedly writing ‘inappropriate letters’ to teenage boy at Barrie library

One man was arrested and charged in Barrie after he was observed ‘acting inappropriately’ in the downtown area.

Air ambulance takes New Tecumseth crash victim to trauma hospital

A collision between a tractor and a train in New Tecumseth, has left one person with life-threatening injuries.

Police working to take impaired and stunt drivers off local roads

South Simcoe Police cracked down on three drivers in Innisfil during the long weekend.

Crown says man charged in deadly Wasaga Beach crash was driving 196 km/h in Tesla

The trial of a Wasaga Beach man accused of speeding and driving drunk the night he is alleged to have crashed his car and killed a man, got underway in a Barrie, Ont. courtroom Tuesday.

Canadian paralympic gold medallist devastated after priceless hockey memorabilia stolen

A Canadian paralympic gold medalist is facing a devastating loss after his charity’s warehouse in Aurora was allegedly ransacked and decades worth of priceless hockey memorabilia was destroyed.

Emerging artists invited to perform in front of thousands at Barrie’s Troubadour Festival

The Troubadour Festival is proud to announce the return of its Local Openers Showcase, an exciting opportunity for emerging artists to step into the spotlight and perform live in front of thousands at Meridian Place.