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Essa Township woman charged with impaired driving

Essa Township woman charged with impaired driving

A vehicle travelling on County Road 10 was located by police in a ditch south of Highway 26
Flooding, severe weather the new normal thanks to climate change: doctor

Flooding, severe weather the new normal thanks to climate change: doctor

'Climate change is real, and it is irreversible. It’s here to stay. We may slow down the rate of change, but we’re not going back,' says professor
Man with 'obvious slouch' wanted after pharmacy theft

Man with 'obvious slouch' wanted after pharmacy theft

Police believe he took $500 worth of items from a Rexall Pharmacy
Teen girl charged in Bradford stabbing; boy in stable condition

Teen girl charged in Bradford stabbing; boy in stable condition

The youth was transported to hospital where he is listed in stable condition
Man dies in Clarksburg home while property surrounded by police (updated)

Man dies in Clarksburg home while property surrounded by police (updated)

OPP officers responded to the home last night for a domestic call; body was discovered around 4:30 a.m.
Several stolen cards used at city stores

Several stolen cards used at city stores

Same man suspected in two separate incidents
Peppermint to spicy mocha, Hot Cocoa Trail will warm your innards

Peppermint to spicy mocha, Hot Cocoa Trail will warm your innards

Fifth annual Hot Cocoa Trail returns to downtown Barrie with hopes of raising money and awareness for Camphill Communities
Man who named Christmas Cheer also 'loved the broadcast world, loved it dearly'

Man who named Christmas Cheer also 'loved the broadcast world, loved it dearly'

Wayne Bjorgan was on the board for the Women and Children’s Shelter of Barrie and Seven South Street Treatment Centre of Orillia, as well as being committed to fundraising for the Barrie Public Library, RVH, Hospice Simcoe and Georgian College Foundation
Booze stolen from LCBO, police seek suspect

Booze stolen from LCBO, police seek suspect

Value of items taken is just under $100
Ride-sharing portal for under-served gets funding boost from province

Ride-sharing portal for under-served gets funding boost from province

‘This is very unique to the County of Simcoe,' says official