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Police release suspect descriptions in Tay Township home invasion

Police release suspect descriptions in Tay Township home invasion

Suspects entered Bayview Avenue, Midland Bay Woods residence with a firearm and took physical control of the two occupants
No average Joe's: Jaguars quiet St. Theresa's Thunder in big win

No average Joe's: Jaguars quiet St. Theresa's Thunder in big win

With St. Joseph's and St. Joan of Arc both collecting semifinal wins today, the two Barrie schools will play for the Catholic board crown next Friday
Huntsville coping with aftermath of ‘horrendous’ shooting incident

Huntsville coping with aftermath of ‘horrendous’ shooting incident

'It was the kind of event that one never imagines would happen in our town. I guess we’re just not immune,' says mayor
Wedding venue built without permits seeks retroactive approvals

Wedding venue built without permits seeks retroactive approvals

Buildings constructed without permits on Lake Eugenia property, wedding events held without permits/zoning and building was used as short-term rental without licence
Gift-a-Family campaign returns in support of local kids in need

Gift-a-Family campaign returns in support of local kids in need

Last year's campaign exceeded its goal by supporting 91 children, raising $75,000 in contributions in just five weeks
Upcoming roundtable to focus on gender-based violence

Upcoming roundtable to focus on gender-based violence

This year alone, 39 confirmed cases of femicide have occurred in the province of Ontario; event taking place Nov. 19 in Orillia
Wiidookdaadiwin Lookout offers 'spectacular' view of Springwater

Wiidookdaadiwin Lookout offers 'spectacular' view of Springwater

'You get an incredible sense of how vast and beautiful this township really is,' says councillor; when site officially opens next spring, organizers expect all types of visitors
Unregistered nurse facing 19 charges in local fraud cases

Unregistered nurse facing 19 charges in local fraud cases

Police say Tiny Township woman falsified documents to gain employment at health-care facilities across Simcoe County
Accused in Hwy. 400 chain-reaction crash facing numerous charges

Accused in Hwy. 400 chain-reaction crash facing numerous charges

Scarborough man charged with impaired operation, dangerous operation following collision Thursday in Bradford
County hands out bursaries to 21 post-secondary students

County hands out bursaries to 21 post-secondary students

Local recipients include Springwater's Olivia Nothrop and Jake Lance, Oro-Medonte's Finlay Kennie and Nicolas Lancione, and Essa's Emalee Alderson