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Township to foot Oro-Medonte councillor's $8K legal bill

Township to foot Oro-Medonte councillor's $8K legal bill

At tumultuous meeting, councillor accused his colleagues of 'writing policy on the fly, which is not only reckless, but it’s irresponsible governance'
Firehouse Subs grant will fund drone, thermal camera for police

Firehouse Subs grant will fund drone, thermal camera for police

Equipment will 'greatly contribute to our service’s ability to capture footage at a variety of calls, in a manner that is safe and effective for all involved,' says chief
Barrie's bumpy Vespra Street to be repaved

Barrie's bumpy Vespra Street to be repaved

'On the positive side, they’re probably not getting many street racers on it,' said Deputy Mayor Barry Ward
Man sentenced to a year in jail for making written child pornography

Man sentenced to a year in jail for making written child pornography

'He admitted being involved in sexually explicit conversations with (the woman) where she discussed sexual things she had done to her daughter,' judge writes
Barrie police investigating theft of shoes from Spirit Catcher memorial

Barrie police investigating theft of shoes from Spirit Catcher memorial

'I don't know what to say other than I hope that person needed them,' said official from Barrie Native Friendship Centre
Ontario reports 574 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 574 new COVID cases Friday

Today's update also includes 850 recoveries, 32 new hospitalizations, and four deaths
Avid birders stumble across bear ... in a nest, atop tree (3 photos)

Avid birders stumble across bear ... in a nest, atop tree (3 photos)

Birders were shocked to see a black bear high up in a tree during a visit to a great blue heron colony in Severn Township
Man wearing mask, carrying wrench, yelling at people sparks fear at area park

Man wearing mask, carrying wrench, yelling at people sparks fear at area park

The male was allegedly banging on things with the wrench, and taking pictures of children at the park in Angus, say police
Quadmesters to continue this fall, but with a dose of variety

Quadmesters to continue this fall, but with a dose of variety

The Simcoe County District School Board voted to run their quadmesters with two classes per day instead of one starting in September
Emergency brake lifted: here's what can open today

Emergency brake lifted: here's what can open today

The first step of the reopening roadmap allows more outdoor activities with small crowds