Coldwater native takes on record-breaking trek across Canada for cancer
Last fall, Ben Sweet didn’t just win the 24-hour North American Championship for Ultra Distance, he did it in record time.
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Trial of Waverley man accused of historical sex crimes by two young women continues in Midland
The defence cross-examined a second complainant who alleges she was sexually violated by a Waverley man when she was a child between 2011 and 2015.
Does Friday the 13th give you the creeps?
It’s Friday the 13th, and for many Canadians, that means being just a little on edge - avoiding black cats, skipping cracks in the sidewalks, or maybe even staying away from ladders.
Hitting all the right notes in downtown Barrie with free outdoor concert
After months of preparation the stage is set for the first outdoor concert in downtown Barrie this summer.
Police stop dozens of drivers making illegal turn onto Hwy 400 ramp in Barrie
Police officers stopped dozens of drivers making an illegal turn onto a Highway 400 ramp in Barrie’s south end Friday during an educational blitz aimed at alerting motorists about the new signage and rules.
Shuttle service offered for fans to take in Dean Brody’s free concert in downtown Barrie
The Troubadour Festival Summer Concert Series kicks off at Meridian Place in Barrie Saturday with headliner Dean Brody, and to make the event easier to attend, there is a free shuttle service being offered.
Police investigate attempted armed robbery in Newmarket
York Regional Police are appealing for witnesses to an attempted armed robbery that happened Thursday afternoon in Newmarket.
Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival to take over heart of Midland
Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival is back this weekend, taking over the heart of downtown Midland, Ont. and drawing thousands of visitors for a day of sweet indulgence.
Cat dies in MacTier trailer fire as owner attempts rescue
One person suffered injuries while attempting to rescue their cat from a burning trailer in MacTier on Tuesday.
Health officials warn about potential Hepatitis A exposure at Barrie Tim Hortons
Health officials are warning the public about a potential Hepatitis A exposure from a Barrie Tim Hortons.
Fatal collision on Highway 48 in Sutton, Ont. under investigation
One person has died in a collision involving a dump truck on Highway 48 in Sutton Friday morning.
How a local diner became home to one of the largest teapot collections
It all started with a blue, happy-faced teapot. No one could have ever predicted that one silly purchase from Zellers in the early 90s would grow into a 700-piece collection sanctioned in the far north.
Birds of prey used to keep other birds away from Muskoka landfill
Using birds of prey to manage bird mitigation isn’t a new thing but it is new to the District of Muskoka and some of its landfills.
Criminal charges laid after reports of man pointing rifle at teens from balcony
Police in Innisfil arrested a 66-year-old man accused of pointing a firearm at a group of teenagers early Tuesday evening.
Fatal rush-hour collision in Caledon
A deadly two-vehicle crash on Highway 9 at Mount Pleasant Road late Thursday afternoon is under police investigation.