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Concession road closes as crews respond to structure fire
Multiple emergency units responded to a structure fire at a home in Tiny Township on Saturday, closing a concession road near Balm Beach.
Innovative minds brainstorm auto hacks at ‘AutoHACK’ competition
Georgian College hosted the annual AutoHACK competition on Friday and Saturday, where 150 students from across Ontario gathered to tackle challenges in the automotive sector.
Rural cottage a ‘complete loss’ after overnight fire
Emergency crews responded to a fire at a home in Tiny Township Friday night, which was deemed a complete loss as a result of the damage.
Wasaga Beach finalizes $45 million investment by award-winning hotelier
The Town of Wasaga Beach and Sunray Group of Hotels finalized a deal on Friday that will see the latter invest more than $45 million into redeveloping part of the town’s iconic beachfront.
Health Minister announces plans to include millions under expanded dental coverage
Kamal Khera, federal minister of health, was in Newmarket Saturday morning to announce expanded dental care coverage for eligible Canadians.
Local hospital unveils new MRI technology
Hospital executives, local dignitaries and Sylvia Jones, the province’s deputy premier and health minister, celebrated the opening of new MRI technology on Friday at GBGH.
Barrie organization set to transform community support into social enterprise thrift store
On Thursday, Barrie Families Unite hosted a special open house to showcase its 'Doors to Dignity' seed funding campaign, which aims to raise half-a-million dollars to open a social enterprise thrift store in the community.
Barrie Families Unite
Barrie Families Unite hosted an open house to showcase their new plans for the near future on March., 20, 2025.
New YMCA facility breaks ground in south Barrie
Ceremonial shovels went into the ground Friday morning marking the start of construction on Barrie’s brand-new YMCA, a moment nearly 20 years in the making.
Barrie public school teacher accused of sex crimes, involving teenage girl, granted bail
Kyle Pitman has been granted bail after the Crown consented to his release to residential sureties Friday afternoon.
More icebreaking operations scheduled in southern Georgian Bay
Midland residents are being advised by the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) that an icebreaker ship will be operating in the southern Georgian Bay area early next week.
Police search for suspect after wallets stolen from two seniors
Police in Barrie are searching for a female suspect who was allegedly involved in the theft of wallets from two seniors this week.
Measles case confirmed at local health centre
Health officials at Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) reported on Friday that they received laboratory confirmation of a measles case in an unvaccinated child.
Man charged after police seize drugs and their delivery instructions: OPP
A man is facing multiple charges after police seized a quantity of drugs this week in Orangeville and instructions to deliver them.
Man charged after alleged assault, impaired driving
An Orillia man is facing a half-dozen charges after an alleged assault and impaired driving incident in Ramara Township Thursday evening.