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SIU clears Barrie officer after man’s overdose during arrest attempt
The province’s police watchdog has closed the case on a man’s drug overdose last year in Barrie following a probe into the responding officer’s actions.
Program serving thousands experiencing food insecurity reaches major milestone
The Sharing Place in Orillia is marking a milestone as its Meals-4-Change program packs its 200,000th meal for people facing food insecurity.
Beloved black bear celebrates 30th birthday bash with special cake and gifts
A local wildlife sanctuary up north celebrated a very momentous milestone for one of their beloved black bears, Furley.
Main downtown Barrie artery closes for 9 weeks
Offshoot of Lakeshore Drive closed for more than two months.
OPP investigating alleged theft of $3,600 worth of alcohol from LCBO
Provincial police are appealing to the public for help identifying three men accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of alcohol from a Tottenham liquor store.
Police ask public to help ID alleged distraction theft suspect
A store has left several hundred dollars in goods to distraction theft.
Alliston, Ont. teen charged in death of newborn granted bail
A 16-year-old Alliston, Ont. girl who had been in custody since being charged in connection with the death of a newborn last year appeared in court on Wednesday seeking bail.
4 suspects wanted in connection with Bradford home invasion
Police are investigating a brazen home invasion where the alleged suspects were confronted by the resident in Bradford West Gwillimbury.
Innisfil man creates 12-foot-tall snow sculpture ‘Wally the Walrus’
One Innisfil man is turning winter into art one snowy scoop at a time.
Bad odour shutters tiny Severn Bridge elementary school
Possible smell of gas at small school sends kids and staff to local community centre.
Barrie summer camp registration opens February 11
View summer programs online now and book on Tuesday.
Orillia eyes boundary expansion as city prepares for decades of growth
Orillia city council is taking another step toward shaping its future, with council directing staff to continue negotiations to expand the city’s boundaries north and west into Severn and Oro-Medonte townships.