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Parents call for action at opioid forum in Orillia

Parents call for action at opioid forum in Orillia

More support needed to combat crisis, help addicts, local heart-broken families say; 'We need to do something now'
Georgian cross-country team runs to sixth-place finish in Toronto

Georgian cross-country team runs to sixth-place finish in Toronto

Bracebridge native Tyler Thomson finished as Georgian’s top runner, finishing in 15th overall in the 8K race
Net gains at Huronia North Park in city's south end

Net gains at Huronia North Park in city's south end

Barrie Soccer Club, City of Barrie representatives dedicate new goal posts and signs that representing 'significant partnership'
OLG pays out over $1.9M to Innisfil this quarter

OLG pays out over $1.9M to Innisfil this quarter

Funds from Municipality Contribution Agreement used for city infrastructure, programs, services and more
Online and in-person prenatal classes being offered throughout the county

Online and in-person prenatal classes being offered throughout the county

Online and in-person pre-natal classes available in Barrie, Cookstown and throughout the county
Ford announces new grant for police services to fight crime

Ford announces new grant for police services to fight crime

The $6 million grant over three years is earmarked for crime-fighting initiatives targeting gun and gang violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault
Simcoe County painted blue in a big way amid Liberal minority

Simcoe County painted blue in a big way amid Liberal minority

Conservatives John Brassard, Scot Davidson, Terry Dowdall, Doug Shipley and Bruce Stanton win in Simcoe County
From the flu shot to Christmas decorations, debunking fake news

From the flu shot to Christmas decorations, debunking fake news

In this week's Everything King, Wendy tackles season's greetings and flu shots
63-year-old novice driver charged with drinking and driving

63-year-old novice driver charged with drinking and driving

Police stopped his vehicle after observing it being driven erratically
Vehicle hits house, driver charged with impaired

Vehicle hits house, driver charged with impaired

No injuries reported