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Barrie driver nabbed for speeding, impaired on Highway 11

Barrie driver nabbed for speeding, impaired on Highway 11

After failing roadside test, 38-year-old was issued a 90-day driver's licence suspension and vehicle was impounded for seven days
Orillia doctor off to Ukraine border crossing to aid injured and sick

Orillia doctor off to Ukraine border crossing to aid injured and sick

'I couldn’t just sit at home and watch this devastation happen without being able to do something myself,' says local doctor who will offer 'whatever little comfort I can'
ONTARIO: College strike is called off. Parties agree to binding arbitration

ONTARIO: College strike is called off. Parties agree to binding arbitration

A strike planned for 12:01 a.m. Friday at Ontario's community colleges has been averted.
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Barrie business remains on target despite pandemic (3 photos)

Barrie business remains on target despite pandemic (3 photos)

'We strive for realism. We have real F-5 fighter jets along with 17 or 18 other different planes ... I’ve got tunnels ... old military jeeps and personnel carriers,' says owner
Multiple recent gun incidents trigger warning from Barrie police

Multiple recent gun incidents trigger warning from Barrie police

'A firearm in the wrong hands is deadly,' says Barrie police official, who says there's no need to panic, but said citizens should be vigilant
Group hopes to further challenge county's plans for waste facility

Group hopes to further challenge county's plans for waste facility

'If the tribunal’s interpretation of what protection is supposed to look like stands, we think it’s really a slippery slope,' says Canadian Environmental Law Association
Police believe missing Georgina man could be in the area

Police believe missing Georgina man could be in the area

He was last seen at his home on March 11
Friday Harbour hosting polar bear dip for a good cause

Friday Harbour hosting polar bear dip for a good cause

Event takes place Saturday with proceeds going to Innisfil Food Bank and Christmas 4 Kids charities
Local man enjoying 'cool' $250K lottery win

Local man enjoying 'cool' $250K lottery win

'It feels good to win after playing for all these years,' says chef who plans to use the money to invest and pay some bills