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New Tecumseth man bought $2.5M lotto ticket in Cookstown

New Tecumseth man bought $2.5M lotto ticket in Cookstown

'I couldn't believe it,' Shane King says of Lotto 6/49 win
Third person sought in drive-through break-in at Vaughan Mills

Third person sought in drive-through break-in at Vaughan Mills

York Regional Police responded to mall early on Feb. 1 after vehicle drove through glass doors at one of the entrances
Springwater council approves budget with 3.91% blended tax hike

Springwater council approves budget with 3.91% blended tax hike

Budget includes $7.7-million investment in new fire station at corner of Bayfield Street North and Snow Valley Road
Two people charged after Humane Society break-in, vehicle theft

Two people charged after Humane Society break-in, vehicle theft

OPP says video surveillance from New Tecumseth break-and-enter shows suspect wearing distinct disguise, including balaclava
Court ruling on homeless encampments ‘puts humanity first’

Court ruling on homeless encampments ‘puts humanity first’

Busby Centre executive director praises approach of respect, dignity and collaboration; ‘I don’t want to chase people into the dark. I want to bring them into the light’
New photos released of suspects in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction

New photos released of suspects in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction

Elnaz Hajtamiri, 37, was abducted from a home in Wasaga Beach on Jan. 12, 2022 and has not been heard from since
SERIES: Inspiration for Uncle Tom's Cabin founded Ontario settlement

SERIES: Inspiration for Uncle Tom's Cabin founded Ontario settlement

Josiah Henson Museum of African Canadian History near Chatham pays homage to former slave, abolitionist, minister, and model for Harriet Beecher Stowe’s anti-slavery novel
Community celebrates Holmgren sisters' world-class performance

Community celebrates Holmgren sisters' world-class performance

Nouvelle-Alliance students made history not just for Simcoe County but for Canada; 'We have amazing athletes and coaches and development programs,' says Hardwood GM
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: This episode is definitely a big one

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: This episode is definitely a big one

First, a big congratulations to our Village Media journalists whose excellent work earned Canadian Online Publishing Awards. After that, some breaking news from our favourite Bigfoot hunter