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Man accused of murdering Katherine Janeiro in 1994 makes brief court appearance

Man accused of murdering Katherine Janeiro in 1994 makes brief court appearance

Robert Bruce MacQueen, who is also known as 'Bruce Ellis', scheduled to be back in court Jan. 28
Scarborough artist examines 'obscured histories' in new exhibit at MacLaren

Scarborough artist examines 'obscured histories' in new exhibit at MacLaren

Erika DeFreitas virtual exhibition, titled 'everything she inspires remains, belongs to light,' will include a live interview on Zoom Jan. 23
City funding restored for 'historical' student crossing guard program

City funding restored for 'historical' student crossing guard program

'This program is not 100% effective, but it helps a little bit. It makes people feel a little bit safer about crossing because there’s somebody there,' says deputy-mayor
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Every day is a fresh beginning
Snow squall watch in effect: Environment Canada

Snow squall watch in effect: Environment Canada

Up to 15 cm of new snowfall will be possible under these snow squalls before they move south of the area this evening, Environment Canada says
Councillors, city staff worked hard to 'keep budget as lean as possible,' says mayor

Councillors, city staff worked hard to 'keep budget as lean as possible,' says mayor

'Our residents are currently facing a new and deeper round of economic uncertainty due to the pandemic,' says Lehman
19 people dead, 122 residents and 69 staff positive for COVID at Roberta Place

19 people dead, 122 residents and 69 staff positive for COVID at Roberta Place

'This virus is very tenacious ... Seeing it spread in this facility this quickly is a concern,' says Simcoe-Muskoka medical officer of health
No back-to-school Monday for Simcoe County students

No back-to-school Monday for Simcoe County students

Students in neighbouring Grey-Bruce Counties will, however, be headed back to a physical classroom on Jan. 25
Massage therapist who sexually assaulted client should go to jail: Crown

Massage therapist who sexually assaulted client should go to jail: Crown

'It occurred at the hands of someone who is a licensed health-care practitioner. A real jail sentence is called for,' prosecutor says
OPP investigating Springwater break-in

OPP investigating Springwater break-in

The break-and-enter happened early Monday morning at a Snow Valley Road business in Springwater Township