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Barrie resident among drivers charged with impaired by South Simcoe police

Barrie resident among drivers charged with impaired by South Simcoe police

Three people facing charges as police investigate three separate incidents Tuesday in Bradford and Innisfil
506 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, province reports 89 new deaths

506 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, province reports 89 new deaths

Limited testing captures 5,368 new cases Wednesday
Casino Rama all-in to reopen next week, 'optimistic' about plans

Casino Rama all-in to reopen next week, 'optimistic' about plans

'We are very pleased to be re-opening and to be bringing staff back,' says Gateway Casinos official of Monday reopening
BREAKING: Courts toss Allandale Station lawsuits against city, individuals

BREAKING: Courts toss Allandale Station lawsuits against city, individuals

'The city never backed down from this lawsuit because we knew we acted properly. It took us over a decade, but finally our efforts and patience have been validated,' says mayor
LETTER: Given China's track record, Beijing Olympics should've been shelved

LETTER: Given China's track record, Beijing Olympics should've been shelved

'It seems our let-it-be attitude toward sports overrides our ability to empathize with victims of genocide and torture,' says Barrie resident
Out with the old, in with the new: City police introduce 'significant revamps' to in-school programs

Out with the old, in with the new: City police introduce 'significant revamps' to in-school programs

VIP eliminated in favour of pilot program called Inside Out; Four Barrie officers also removed from local high schools to focus on broader societal issues such as homeless, mental health and addiction
Extreme cold warning in effect: Environment Canada

Extreme cold warning in effect: Environment Canada

Wind chill values between minus 28 and minus 33 are expected, Environment Canada says
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Downtown pub launches mental health campaign after losing friends to suicide

Downtown pub launches mental health campaign after losing friends to suicide

Speak Up For Lee campaign has raised more than $152,000 as of Tuesday afternoon
Youth invited to apply for scholarship funds to achieve 'learning goals'

Youth invited to apply for scholarship funds to achieve 'learning goals'

Scholarship provides support to young adults affected by adversity and challenges