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Springwater mayor says some county roads dangerous for cyclists

Springwater mayor says some county roads dangerous for cyclists

“Until we can put in policies to put in cycling lanes on our roads, perhaps we have to prohibit cycling on some of these main roads.” - Springwater Mayor Bill French.
Weekend swimming advisories in place

Weekend swimming advisories in place

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has posted swimming advisories at four Simcoe County beaches
Get moving to raise awareness and cash for youth mental health

Get moving to raise awareness and cash for youth mental health

Amber McAuley knows first-hand what its like to live with a mental health disorder. After several serious attempts to end her life, McAuley is dedicating the her life to helping others who can relate to her personal story.
Toronto dude caught with big stash of stolen credit card numbers goes to jail

Toronto dude caught with big stash of stolen credit card numbers goes to jail

He was caught in 2013 headed through Barrie on the 400
Operation VALUE aims for #NoHotPets this weekend

Operation VALUE aims for #NoHotPets this weekend

Ontario SPCA and South Simcoe Police host public awareness event for vulnerable animals  
Body recovered in missing boater incident

Body recovered in missing boater incident

On August 26 Southern Georgian Bay OPP Marine Unit and the OPP USRU recovered a body from the waters of Georgian Bay
Two arrests made in The Locker Room dine and dash

Two arrests made in The Locker Room dine and dash

Police say they have paid their outstanding bill
Police investigating cell phone theft report

Police investigating cell phone theft report

Police say the victim left her phone on the counter briefly. Surveillance footage shows someone picking it up
School board trustees back at the table for new school year

School board trustees back at the table for new school year

School board trustees meet for the first time since June and ratify labour agreements
Demolition derby brings crowds to Barrie Fair

Demolition derby brings crowds to Barrie Fair

The Barrie Fair continues today through Sunday at the Essa Agriplex