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Campaign raises $37K for YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

Campaign raises $37K for YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

Buckley MacDonald Youth Fund matched donations dollar for dollar up to $10K
Respiratory illnesses 'trending higher' in Simcoe-Muskoka

Respiratory illnesses 'trending higher' in Simcoe-Muskoka

Health unit sees increase in emergency department visits due to respiratory illness between Dec. 22 and 28, with COVID-19, influenza A and RSV all circulating; Stroud pharmacist urges residents to get vaccinated
Bradford bypass, civic centre will be major issues for town in 2025

Bradford bypass, civic centre will be major issues for town in 2025

Town council will also have to deal with contentious redevelopment application for former Bradford Highlands Golf Club
New Orillia walk-in clinic opens in wake of spat with former doctor

New Orillia walk-in clinic opens in wake of spat with former doctor

'All of a sudden, out of the blue, the doctor left, grabbed everything, the equipment that was in the clinic and left,' says frustrated City Med Pharmacy co-owner
Barrie police urge drivers to avoid 'unnecessary' travel

Barrie police urge drivers to avoid 'unnecessary' travel

'The conditions are changing as we speak, so (drivers) should give themselves plenty of time,' says official
Unlicensed driver 'sheared off' light pole in north-end Barrie crash

Unlicensed driver 'sheared off' light pole in north-end Barrie crash

Barrie man, 24, facing several charges after pickup truck plows through median and into building Wednesday night on Duckworth Street
Driver charged after fleeing police in New Tecumseth: OPP

Driver charged after fleeing police in New Tecumseth: OPP

Police say accused fled into residence after blowing stop sign Wednesday in the Arnold Crescent area
Barrie's Ben Hrebik named OHL goalie of the month

Barrie's Ben Hrebik named OHL goalie of the month

Netminder, 18, excelled in December with 30-plus saves in six games, highlighted by 45-save shutout Dec. 18 against Owen Sound Attack
Uber vehicle hijacked, found in Collingwood; suspect on the lam

Uber vehicle hijacked, found in Collingwood; suspect on the lam

OPP says suspect threatened Uber driver on New Year's Day, then stole vehicle on Mosley Street
Barrie police should get piece of provincial funding pie: Harvey

Barrie police should get piece of provincial funding pie: Harvey

Increase in 2025 Barrie police budget 'at the low end of the scale compared to other municipalities,' says councillor who heads up city’s finance and responsible governance committee