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Snowfall accumulations of 5 to 10 cm are expected with up to 15 cm possible in areas experiencing the most intense squalls, Environment Canada says

'Mental illness is not a character flaw and is not a ruler by which to measure the character of a man,' says ex-wife of Bill Vanderheyden who was co-accused in murder of Paul Kneeshaw

A social media post that 'blew up' prompted many people to drop off pumpkins at local farm; 'The cows, goats, pigs and sheep love them,' farmer says

Three Barrie males, including two 17-year-olds and an 18-year-old, charged with first-degree murder in relation to shooting on River Ridge Road

'It is not easy to get information, in part because the level of accountability and lines of communication are not clear,' says Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition official

Immersive holiday event returns on select dates with live shows, nightly tree lighting, LED-lit tunnel

'It’s gotten completely out of whack and we need to do something about this,' Coun. Tim Lauer laments during budget deliberations about library memberships

'We want people to know that there is support out there for victims and survivors of crime,' says North Simcoe Victim Services executive director

It's amazing what you can get away with in your old age, says columnist who recently asked a waiter for a 'fly swatter a la carte'