Distressed toddler rescued from hot car after keys get locked inside
Provincial police are warning about the dangers of leaving children or pets unattended in vehicles after rescuing a toddler from a vehicle in Orillia late Wednesday morning.
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Here is how to protect yourself from AI video scams
We have all seen the videos online that seem to good to be true, promoting a service or investment voiced by celebrities, politicians, and sometimes news anchors. Now officials and police are warning residents to be careful.
Moose tales of Muskoka, how these majestic Canadian animals found refuge
At Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in the heart of Muskoka, every animal has a unique story. Some begin in hardship, others in danger but all are met with compassion, care, and a commitment to seeing each special soul find their way back home.
Driver stopped for balancing mattress on vehicle asks for police escort to destination
A driver is facing charges after police stopped a slow-moving vehicle cruising along with its hazards on and a mattress balancing on the roof in Caledon.
Unoccupied truck catches police attention, stolen vehicles discovered
South Simcoe Police have recovered three stolen commercial trucks in Bradford
Barrie man wins big with lottery ticket purchased by his wife on a whim
Steven Mooney is making plans after winning the top prize of $100,000 with an instant lottery ticket his wife picked up at the Circle K on Essa Road in Barrie.
Jet skier nabbed for speeding on Nottawasaga River
Huronia West OPP marine officers were out patrolling the waters on the Nottawasaga River and said they clocked a jet ski zooming along well past the 50 kilometre per hour speed limit.
Driver, 21, dies in head-on crash with utility truck
One person has died in a head-on collision in Georgian Bluffs.
Smash-and-grab-and-grab in Owen Sound
A downtown business was destroyed by several sets of interlopers.
Barrie’s McHappy Day raises almost $77K for RVH’s tiniest patients and their families
Money raised during Barrie's McHappy Day will go towards a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at RVH, and Ronald McDonald House in Toronto.
Shovels hit the ground on modern, state-of-the-art fire station in New Tecumseth
A new, 12,600 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility just broke ground in New Tecumseth.
Massive new flagpole stands tall in Barrie amid rising trade tensions
As tensions continue to simmer between Canada and the United States over trade and political rhetoric, Barrie has raised a bold symbol of national pride - and it’s hard to miss.
Local hockey coach accused of sexual assault maintains his innocence, lawyer says
The criminal defence lawyer who appeared in court on behalf of a Barrie hockey coach charged with sexual assault maintains the accused is innocent.
The votes are in: Orangeville park project one step closer to reality
After nearly 1,000 ballots were cast, Orangeville residents have chosen the winning design for Rotary Park’s new playground, a project that the Town says promises to breath new life into the future of the park.
Simcoe Muskoka health officials warn about rising cases of Lyme disease
With summer in full swing many are outside enjoying the weather around Simcoe-Muskoka, and while the weather is nice, more residents are reporting finding ticks on them after a day outside.