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Six new COVID cases reported in Simcoe County schools today

Six new COVID cases reported in Simcoe County schools today

With four new cases, health unit declares outbreak at St. Ann’s Catholic School in Penetanguishene; Other two cases are in Bradford
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Innisfil Farmers' Market wrapping up the season with special events (12 photos)

Innisfil Farmers' Market wrapping up the season with special events (12 photos)

Vendors will be celebrating Thanksgiving on Thursday
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Senior pedestrian suffers ‘serious injuries’ after being struck on Hurst Dr.

Senior pedestrian suffers ‘serious injuries’ after being struck on Hurst Dr.

Hurst closed from Little Avenue to Cox Mill Road for the investigation
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City's proposed single-tree bylaw leaves unanswered questions, says resident

City's proposed single-tree bylaw leaves unanswered questions, says resident

'I want to ensure the wording of these bylaws and the proposed amendments are thorough and precise to give them real strength,' says Allandale resident
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16 Barrie residents among 40 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka over the weekend

16 Barrie residents among 40 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka over the weekend

New cases include 26 unvaccinated people, two partially vaccinated, and 12 fully vaccinated
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Outage impacting Facebook, Instagram users world-wide

Outage impacting Facebook, Instagram users world-wide

Outage began shortly after 11:30 a.m. today
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Rotary's Halloween spirit contest returns for second year

Rotary's Halloween spirit contest returns for second year

There’ll be a contest for the best decorated house, door and pumpkin with amazing prizes for awarded to the winners
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CANADA: Advil Cold & Sinus Day/Night blister packs recalled due to labelling error

CANADA: Advil Cold & Sinus Day/Night blister packs recalled due to labelling error

Nighttime caplets are labelled as daytime, some daytime caplets labelled as nighttime
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Police say driver error sent car through window at Cottage Canoe

Police say driver error sent car through window at Cottage Canoe

Scarborough man, 29, will not be charged because crash happened on private property, says Barrie police official
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Health unit hosting pop-up vaccine clinics this week at Barrie library branches

Health unit hosting pop-up vaccine clinics this week at Barrie library branches

Thursday's clinic set for 9 a.m. until noon at downtown branch, and 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Painswick
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