Multi-vehicle collision on Highway 11 in Oro-Medonte


Southbound traffic along Highway 11 through Oro-Medonte was brought to a crawl Friday after a multi-vehicle collision.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:06:00 -0500

High school teacher charged with sexual assault amid allegations involving a student


A 51-year-old teacher from Georgina has been charged with sexual assault following allegations involving a student.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:09:00 -0500

Driver charged after vehicle crashes into Barrie home


A driver was arrested Thursday night after a vehicle crashed into a home in Barrie.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:54:00 -0500

Sentencing hearing for Barrie man convicted of sex crimes involving a child


A sentencing hearing was held Friday in a Barrie courtroom for a man convicted of sex crimes involving a child.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:14:00 -0500

Barrie auto shop supports food bank with truckload of donations


Anil Kumar and his team at Midas on Mapleview Dr. West in Barrie were all smiles Friday morning when they unveiled their truckload of food donations in support of the Barrie Food Bank this holiday season.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:34:00 -0500

Man dressed as Spider-Man accused of crime in Orangeville


Rather than fighting crime, a man dressed as Spider-Man is accused of committing a crime.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:26:50 -0500

Holiday hours for City of Barrie facilities and services


The City of Barrie has schedule changes and closures during the holiday season, affecting recreation centres, City Hall, curbside waste collection, Barrie Transit, and parking rules.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:58:50 -0500

New four-legged recruit joins OPP


The OPP has a new team member with some serious skills: a three-year-old Belgian Malinois/Dutch Shepherd named Siebe.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:42:00 -0500

Plans for new Alliston high school take significant step forward


Replacing a nearly 75-year-old Alliston high school has been a hot topic for years as the building ages and the town’s population increases, and now, plans to make that happen are taking a significant step forward.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:38:00 -0500

Passerby alerts homeowners after fire breaks out


The deputy fire chief said a passerby alerted the occupants after noticing smoke at the home on County Road 10.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:58:32 -0500

County opening more shelter and warming spaces with colder temps in the forecast


With colder temperatures on the way, the County of Simcoe has activated the Alternate Spaces Strategy to ensure the health and safety of those living unhoused.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:04:00 -0500

Man arrested after alleged road rage involving firearm on Hwy 11


Provincial police are investigating after an alleged road rage incident involving a firearm on Highway 11 in Oro-Medonte.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:39:00 -0500

Ont. father says police failed his family after 911 calls went unanswered


An Orangeville man is calling for accountability from Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) after he says thieves armed with a gun broke into his home and left his family traumatized.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:19:00 -0500

Man accused of human trafficking released from custody following new charges


Lauriston Maloney was released from custody on a $5,000 pledge following a special bail hearing in Barrie on Thursday.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:11:00 -0500

Barrie man dies days after charges against him are withdrawn in fatal stabbing case


A Barrie man who spent nearly two years in custody accused of murder has died less than a week after the charges against him were withdrawn.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:21:00 -0500

Driver charged after fleeing police at high speeds in Orillia: OPP


One man is facing charges after a vehicle allegedly fled from police during an attempted traffic stop in Orillia on Wednesday morning.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:04:42 -0500

Barrie man arrested on child pornography charges


After a three-month-long investigation, Barrie Police Service arrested a man on child pornography charges.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:48:00 -0500

Bear sanctuary urges action to protect mothers after surge of orphaned cubs


More than 50 orphaned or injured black bears are being cared for at the Bear With Us Rehabilitation Centre near Huntsville, as food shortages across Ontario leave the animals struggling to survive.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:21:58 -0500

'Wow, wow, wow,' Barrie couple turns $1 Encore purchase into $100,000 lottery win


A Barrie couple is celebrating their first big lottery win after playing together for a decade.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:48:07 -0500

ATV rider charged with impaired driving


A 62-year-old Bracebridge man faces an impaired driving charge after an officer on patrol in the town noticed an ATV with safety equipment missing.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:57:39 -0500