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Two youths face multiple charges after Shanty Bay Road bust

Two youths face multiple charges after Shanty Bay Road bust

The youths were arrested and charged with possession of a weapon, drug possession and trafficking and with assault related to an earlier incident
Barrie man jailed for 'unprovoked, violent' road rage altercation

Barrie man jailed for 'unprovoked, violent' road rage altercation

Christopher Scaglione punched man until he fell unconscious, then kicked the man in the face three times and left him on the side of the road
EVERYTHING KING: Billionaire dreams are out of this world

EVERYTHING KING: Billionaire dreams are out of this world

In this week's Everything King, Wendy goes from cynic to cheerleader, because the new space race is on
Strong winds, large hail, heavy rainfall possible today: Environment Canada

Strong winds, large hail, heavy rainfall possible today: Environment Canada

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for the region
Man from seasonal residence drowns in Muskoka lake

Man from seasonal residence drowns in Muskoka lake

Death is not considered suspicious, say OPP who add the man's identity is being withheld until next of kin can be notified
Adopt Me: Posie can be shy at first (adopted)

Adopt Me: Posie can be shy at first (adopted)

She would prefer a home with older children
Local musician develops guitar pick using recycled materials

Local musician develops guitar pick using recycled materials

Gouweloos was inspired to launch his Tuffocean company while volunteering at a shoreline cleanup in honour of Orillia's Angela Rehhorn, who died in plane crash
Police nab teen suspect after rash of car thefts in south end

Police nab teen suspect after rash of car thefts in south end

'These thefts don't need to happen,' says Barrie police official who encourages residents to lock it or lose it
Ontario reports 146 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 146 new COVID cases Tuesday

Today's update includes 201 recoveries, 12 new hospitalizations, and seven deaths
LETTER: Free speech is never 'free,' says reader

LETTER: Free speech is never 'free,' says reader

'Liberal government’s new hate-speech bill will ultimately fail to help victims and affected groups targeted by extremists,' says Barrie resident