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Canine unit helps OPP apprehend driver who fled after Severn crash

Canine unit helps OPP apprehend driver who fled after Severn crash

Child was also in the vehicle and taken to hospital in Toronto as a precaution; A 23-year-old area resident faces multiple charges
Traffic stop in Oro-Medonte leads to weapon, drug charges for Barrie man

Traffic stop in Oro-Medonte leads to weapon, drug charges for Barrie man

Vehicle stopped by Orillia OPP shortly after 3 a.m., Wednesday, on Line 7 South
UPDATED: SIU investigating after OPP officer involved in fatal shooting in Collingwood

UPDATED: SIU investigating after OPP officer involved in fatal shooting in Collingwood

Police remain on the scene Wednesday afternoon, however are being tight-lipped about what occurred
Police trying to identify bike thief who then took it in for repairs

Police trying to identify bike thief who then took it in for repairs

Bicycle stolen from a Mayfair Drive home, but staff at MEC on Bryne Drive recognized it and had it returned to its rightful owner
Ask an expert about financial distress, options for your business

Ask an expert about financial distress, options for your business

Virtual seminar will focus on helping businesses and organizations facing challenges due to the pandemic
Two new COVID cases reported today in Barrie

Two new COVID cases reported today in Barrie

Health unit confirms five new cases in Simcoe County; Other new cases are in Innisfil, Springwater and Bradford
Most city staff have returned to work, official says

Most city staff have returned to work, official says

'Decisions to return employees are driven by service demands and provincial allowances tied to the re-opening of the province,' said city official
Steamships used to be the way to see Innisfil, Lake Simcoe

Steamships used to be the way to see Innisfil, Lake Simcoe

Steamships used fo stop at a wharf where tourists would stay at the Peninsular Park Hotel
Talented local artists exhibit 'steel spirit' amid pandemic

Talented local artists exhibit 'steel spirit' amid pandemic

The Steel Spirit, featuring art and stories from members of the military, first-responders and hospital practitioners, goes virtual
Ontario reports 149 new COVID-19 cases today

Ontario reports 149 new COVID-19 cases today

Majority of new cases reported in Toronto, Peel, Ottawa