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Georgina, Vaughan men arrested in OPP auto-theft ring bust

Georgina, Vaughan men arrested in OPP auto-theft ring bust

Police say 28 people have been charged with total of 242 offences in relation to altering VINs on hundreds of stolen vehicles and selling them in private transactions
Diesel spill on Hwy. 400 forces lane closures through Barrie

Diesel spill on Hwy. 400 forces lane closures through Barrie

Two southbound lanes closed between Essa Road and Dunlop Street ramps after truck struck the median and began leaking diesel fuel
Human rights complaints filed over Oro-Medonte voting methods

Human rights complaints filed over Oro-Medonte voting methods

Robert Young has filed two complaints over decision against internet voting; Mayor counters township voting methods mirror those used by province
Health unit reports 11 more COVID-related deaths

Health unit reports 11 more COVID-related deaths

There are active outbreaks in Barrie at Amica Little Lake retirement home, Simcoe Terrace Retirement Centre and Grove Park Home
OPP on the lookout for 'move over' violations this weekend

OPP on the lookout for 'move over' violations this weekend

Provincial police laid nearly 900 charges in 2021 against drivers who showed 'complete disregard for the safety of emergency personnel'
City services affected by upcoming long weekend

City services affected by upcoming long weekend

Rec centres and city hall closed Monday, while Barrie Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule
Music, art and pilates part of Open Air Dunlop this weekend

Music, art and pilates part of Open Air Dunlop this weekend

Saturday's festivities also include plenty of activities for kids
Big Chief Rd. residents riled up over proposed name change

Big Chief Rd. residents riled up over proposed name change

'Our main objective is don't change the name at all, but if we're going to change... we should be allowed to have some say in what the name is,' says frustrated Severn resident
'Long-weekend heroes' needed at blood donor clinics

'Long-weekend heroes' needed at blood donor clinics

Bayview Drive clinic has 50 appointment slots open on Friday and Saturday
Police tight-lipped on fatal shooting in Bracebridge

Police tight-lipped on fatal shooting in Bracebridge

OPP say a 56-year-old male was found deceased at the residence, while a 52-year-old female was airlifted to Toronto with 'life-threatening' injuries