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New warden takes reins at County of Simcoe (5 photos)

New warden takes reins at County of Simcoe (5 photos)

Ramara Mayor Basil Clarke will serve as warden, while Springwater Mayor Jennifer Coughlin was elected deputy warden for two-year term
SIU closes case on Innisfil man’s injury during police protest

SIU closes case on Innisfil man’s injury during police protest

Man, 55, declined to speak to SIU regarding situation in Peterborough this summer
Coldwater man charged in historic sexual assaults

Coldwater man charged in historic sexual assaults

York Regional Police say alleged assaults took place in Georgina
Province announces $6M in local infrastructure funding

Province announces $6M in local infrastructure funding

MPP Downey says money will go toward work in Oro-Medonte, Springwater and across Simcoe County
Hearing Friday regarding helicopter crash that killed local man

Hearing Friday regarding helicopter crash that killed local man

Orillia’s James Baragar, 39, among four people killed Dec. 14, 2017
5 to 10 cm of snow possible by Friday morning in Barrie area

5 to 10 cm of snow possible by Friday morning in Barrie area

Snowfall expected to start Thursday afternoon; Hazardous driving conditions expected due to snow and reduced visibility
How many Barrie streets receive failing grade?

How many Barrie streets receive failing grade?

Report says 36% of city streets are in very good shape, 33% are in good condition, 18% are fair, 9% are poor, and 4% are considered very poor
Lights, camera, action coming to downtown Barrie next week

Lights, camera, action coming to downtown Barrie next week

Streets being affected next Tuesday and Wednesday include Collier, Owen and Worsley
Blue Mountain Resort opening limited runs Thursday

Blue Mountain Resort opening limited runs Thursday

The slopes open at 9 a.m., Thursday, with lift service from the Silver Bullet and Easy Rider
Markham man faces numerous charges in joint drug investigation

Markham man faces numerous charges in joint drug investigation

Probe included officers from Nottawasaga OPP and Barrie police; Police say they seized more than $36,000 in currency, as well as cocaine and fentanyl with a street value of approximately $40,000