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40-year-old Alcona man drove his entire life without a license

40-year-old Alcona man drove his entire life without a license

Officers charged a 40-year-old Alcona man with driving under suspension and driving with out a license. He has apparently been driving his entire life without a drivers license, and yet drove into the R.I.D.E line.
Ideal time to get a flu shot

Ideal time to get a flu shot

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reminding everyone to get a flu shot now, before holiday travel risks exposing more relatives to the virus.
Black Friday at the mall "controlled chaos."

Black Friday at the mall "controlled chaos."

Shoppers scoop up good deals
Looking for some Christmas fun today?

Looking for some Christmas fun today?

Visit the Park Place Christmas Village from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
OPP seek Orillia robbery suspect. Ask for public assistance

OPP seek Orillia robbery suspect. Ask for public assistance

Orillia Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking the public’s assistance in helping to locate a suspect involved in a robbery on Nottawasaga St. in the city of Orillia.
Child struck and killed at CFB Borden

Child struck and killed at CFB Borden

Base not confirming exact age or gender of victim
Sibling dispute ends with charge against 17-year-old

Sibling dispute ends with charge against 17-year-old

On November 25, 2015 just before midnight South Simcoe Police were called to a Bradford residence in regards to a dispute between siblings.
Federal inmate wanted with ties to Barrie

Federal inmate wanted with ties to Barrie

The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as result of his Breach of Parole.
Barrie police have more jewellery for you to look at (12 photos)

Barrie police have more jewellery for you to look at (12 photos)

The Barrie police are currently investigating multiple jewellery thefts
Kensington Burger Bar fined $50,000 after worker burned by hot oil

Kensington Burger Bar fined $50,000 after worker burned by hot oil

Worker suffered second- and third-degree burns to one leg