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Up to 45 mm of rain, 90 km/h winds possible tonight: Environment Canada

Up to 45 mm of rain, 90 km/h winds possible tonight: Environment Canada

Localized flooding and washouts are possible, Environment Canada says
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Former homicide detective set to retire, penning second murder-mystery novel

Former homicide detective set to retire, penning second murder-mystery novel

Staff Sgt. Norm Meech joined Barrie police in 1997 and recalls early days of policing; 'My first issued cellphone was in a shoulder bag that you carried with you,' he says
Georgian College names new associate VP

Georgian College names new associate VP

Dr. Maher Ghalayini brings more than 16 years of experience and currently serves as dean of business and management and automotive
Barrie and District Christmas Cheer still long way from its goal

Barrie and District Christmas Cheer still long way from its goal

Organization has raised $91,000 of its $250,000 target
More than 10,000 kids receive vaccine in first two weeks of roll-out

More than 10,000 kids receive vaccine in first two weeks of roll-out

Local health unit also participating in providing rapid antigen testing throughout elementary schools in the region
Father, son busted with weapons, unauthorized pills in Wasaga Beach

Father, son busted with weapons, unauthorized pills in Wasaga Beach

Provincial police say they seized more than $33,000 in cash as well as 10 cellphones, Airsoft rifle, Airsoft handgun, and BB guns
Springwater woman scammed out of $8,000 by person posing as 'grandson'

Springwater woman scammed out of $8,000 by person posing as 'grandson'

Police remind people to be aware of fraudsters pretending to be family members in need of money
20 Barrie residents among 63 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Thursday

20 Barrie residents among 63 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Thursday

Five local cases linked to close contact, two are outbreak-related, and four listed as community-acquired; Rest still under investigation
Blue Mountain Resort set to open Friday

Blue Mountain Resort set to open Friday

Slopes will open at 9 a.m. and close at 4:30 p.m.; Night skiing scheduled to start Thursday, Dec. 16 as long as conditions allow