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Worker airlifted to Toronto trauma centre after trench collapse in Bradford

Worker airlifted to Toronto trauma centre after trench collapse in Bradford

Keswick man suffered serious injuries when the trench he was working in collapsed on him
Cookstown boil-water advisory will remain in effect overnight

Cookstown boil-water advisory will remain in effect overnight

The advisory remains in effect until further notice and will be lifted once the safety of the water has been confirmed by laboratory tests
Police offer tips to help avoid costly, online shopping scams

Police offer tips to help avoid costly, online shopping scams

Last year, Ontarians lost more than $1.2 million through online shopping transactions, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
McKay Road West development inches closer to construction

McKay Road West development inches closer to construction

Residential project at McKay Road West and Veterans Drive to include more than 2,100 residents once completed, as well as an elementary school and mixed-use block
Morales replaces fellow councillors on Downtown Barrie BIA board

Morales replaces fellow councillors on Downtown Barrie BIA board

'They are not there to control the agenda of an independent business association,' says recently resigned BIA chair Denise Tucker in deputation to council
Clock-eyed!

Clock-eyed!

Hallowe'en is not so scary, but in this week's Everything King, Wendy declares the real fear comes Nov. 3
Police probe hit-and-run involving farm tractor

Police probe hit-and-run involving farm tractor

South Simcoe police responded Monday evening to several calls after a truck was rear-ended
McCann pushes for lifetime committee ban against Meier over Facebook post

McCann pushes for lifetime committee ban against Meier over Facebook post

Councillors opt to suspend Meier from city committees pending further discussion by council
Soon you'll be able to catch a few free wifi bars at waterfront, downtown

Soon you'll be able to catch a few free wifi bars at waterfront, downtown

Coverage area includes waterfront and walking trails from Southshore Centre to Heritage Park, including Meridian Place, as well as Dunlop Street from Mulcaster to Toronto streets
Boil-water advisory issued for Cookstown

Boil-water advisory issued for Cookstown

The advisory remains in effect until further notice and will be lifted once the safety of the water has been confirmed by laboratory tests