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Four killed, thousands of charges laid during Easter weekend

Four killed, thousands of charges laid during Easter weekend

Provincial police laid more than 5,000 speeding charges during long-weekend campaign
PEI politician to speak at Barrie non-profit's upcoming AGM

PEI politician to speak at Barrie non-profit's upcoming AGM

Peter Bevan-Baker will deliver keynote speech at Journey to Diversity Workplaces event on May 11 through Google Meet
'Their most valuable gift': County recognizes Volunteer Week

'Their most valuable gift': County recognizes Volunteer Week

'Thank you to all who give their most valuable gift, their time, in support of something they believe in,' says warden
County council, board appointee salaries topped $742K in 2022

County council, board appointee salaries topped $742K in 2022

Former warden George Cornell was paid $91,082 in 2022, while also accumulating $12,112 in council-related expenses and $2,121 in corporate expenses
Section of Miller Dr. closed Thursday for underground repairs

Section of Miller Dr. closed Thursday for underground repairs

Emergency full road closure will be in effect between Dunlop Street and Sproule Drive, tentatively from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Georgian Cubs net new volleyball operations director

Georgian Cubs net new volleyball operations director

Two-time Ontario Colleges Athletic Association coach of the year Reid Saxby brings 'wealth of knowledge' upon joining local club
'Long overdue': Expect smoother ride on Duckworth St. come 2025

'Long overdue': Expect smoother ride on Duckworth St. come 2025

The $20-million project includes widening Duckworth, as well as new sidewalks, buffered bike lanes, and infrastructure work
Pandemic restrictions at county-run LTC homes continue to loosen

Pandemic restrictions at county-run LTC homes continue to loosen

'Subsequent phases of restriction changes are unknown at this time, but (we) anticipate a further easing of restrictions will be communicated over the next few months,' says county official
Province providing $545K for Cookstown road rehabilitation

Province providing $545K for Cookstown road rehabilitation

Funding coming from Connecting Links program; Money will help Town of Innisfil conduct work on Queen and Church streets
Police respond to 'disturbing incidents' outside Barrie home

Police respond to 'disturbing incidents' outside Barrie home

Police say male suspect was spotted performing indecent act behind Cook Street home and it may not have been first time he attended the residence