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Nurses association accuses Southlake of 'abysmal record'

Nurses association accuses Southlake of 'abysmal record'

The Newmarket hospital makes its first appearance on nine charges and possible fines of up to $13.5 million under the Occupational Health and Safety Act following the attack of a nurse and security guard
Recycling, but no garbage collection Monday in towns, townships

Recycling, but no garbage collection Monday in towns, townships

Simcoe County reminds residents of changes to its waste collection schedule
Avoid exposure to the cold during extreme weather, health unit urges

Avoid exposure to the cold during extreme weather, health unit urges

Temperatures are expected to drop to -30C overnight
Driver of airborne Tesla sentenced to jail time, driving ban

Driver of airborne Tesla sentenced to jail time, driving ban

James (Steven) Phipps receives two-year driving ban, 30 days in jail after guilty verdict was handed down today in a Barrie courtroom
Youth Haven hopes warm hearts help out on Coldest Night of the Year

Youth Haven hopes warm hearts help out on Coldest Night of the Year

'We’ve also had to say ‘sorry we do not have a bed for you tonight’ 432 times last year alone. We recognize that this is a crisis,' says Youth Haven official
January home sales up in Barrie

January home sales up in Barrie

129 units were sold in Barrie, marking a 3.2 per cent increase from December
'Toxic' social media overshadowing legitimate criticism, says citizen

'Toxic' social media overshadowing legitimate criticism, says citizen

‘I think a healthy democracy (includes) being allowed to ask annoying questions,’ says woman blocked from viewing city councillor’s social media
Three-vehicle crash in Innisfil leads to impaired charges

Three-vehicle crash in Innisfil leads to impaired charges

One driver suffered minor injuries
Teen on ATV chased by police in Innisfil

Teen on ATV chased by police in Innisfil

17-year-old Innisfil boy charged after speeding away from officers at 99 km/h in 40 km/h Community Safety Zone
Laptop stolen from Flying Monkeys office

Laptop stolen from Flying Monkeys office

Incident happened Jan. 28 at Dunlop Street East business