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Paramedics' Toy Drive proves 'spirit of giving is alive and well'

Paramedics' Toy Drive proves 'spirit of giving is alive and well'

19th annual Toy Drive will 'once again be able to deliver a joy-filled holiday season for those who need it most,' says county official
75 Barrie residents among 229 new COVID cases in region today

75 Barrie residents among 229 new COVID cases in region today

There is an active outbreak at Barrieview Retirement Home and at Bob Rumball Long-term Care home for the deaf
Students fed up with 'escalating violence' at townhouse complex

Students fed up with 'escalating violence' at townhouse complex

Barrie Police have responded to 67 calls for service at The Foundry; 'I have seen drug deals in the early morning on my way to school ... I want out,' says student
Consultant report on fire services across Simcoe County burns holes in data

Consultant report on fire services across Simcoe County burns holes in data

Pomax Consulting Inc. has made 10 recommendations for fire departments to share resources such as chiefs, training and recruitment, but indicate more consistent information is needed before changes are made
Barrie singer-songwriter loves sharing stories through music

Barrie singer-songwriter loves sharing stories through music

'I love creating a story with what I am writing, and I feel that folk (music) really has a good way of displaying that,' says local singer-songwriter
Family concerned about well-being of missing Barrie woman

Family concerned about well-being of missing Barrie woman

The 41-year-old may be in the GTA, say Barrie Police
Heavy OPP presence in downtown Penetanguishene this morning (update)

Heavy OPP presence in downtown Penetanguishene this morning (update)

Police received call from resident regarding vehicle thefts, which sparked intensive search for suspect
Ontario reports record 5,790 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports record 5,790 new COVID cases Thursday

The latest updates also include 1,659 recoveries and seven deaths
Wintry blast leads to multiple collisions on Barrie roads

Wintry blast leads to multiple collisions on Barrie roads

Barrie Police received about 30 calls for collisions on Wednesday, prompting police to remind motorists to slow down and heed conditions
Tough days ahead as omicron dodges vaccines amid surge

Tough days ahead as omicron dodges vaccines amid surge

We're up against a 'powerful adversary,' says Gardner, citing worrisome projections, case rates, and increasing hospitalization