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Art exhibit to help mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Art exhibit to help mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

'This is an opportunity as a community to learn, understand and reflect on the history and impact of the residential school system,' mayor says of Friday event in Ramara
Former OHL player charged in viral golf club attack (VIDEO)

Former OHL player charged in viral golf club attack (VIDEO)

Man faces one charge of assault with a weapon in connection with Sept. 2 incident at golf club that has been viewed millions of times on social media
'Spirit and strength': Lakehead hosts truth and reconciliation talk

'Spirit and strength': Lakehead hosts truth and reconciliation talk

'With each generation, we’re getting stronger and stronger,' says Lakehead elder-in-residence who talked about the 'genocide' of his people
VIDEO: Robot explodes possible fragment at Barrie bomb scene

VIDEO: Robot explodes possible fragment at Barrie bomb scene

Police continue to investigate bomb call on Anne Street; no injuries reported in early morning incident
Angus man charged in crash that killed former Olympian

Angus man charged in crash that killed former Olympian

Sukhwinder Sidhu, 28, faces numerous charges in connection to fatal crash that killed local lawyer Alexandra Paul on Aug. 22
Improvised explosive blew up, sparking incident in Barrie: Police

Improvised explosive blew up, sparking incident in Barrie: Police

'Business as usual' at area schools amid early morning bomb call on Anne Street, says board official
Orchard Park, health unit hope to get more students 'on the move'

Orchard Park, health unit hope to get more students 'on the move'

'Many (students) are being driven … and this has created an issue especially on Calverley Street with aggressive driving behaviours, putting safety in jeopardy,' says parent
'Amazing' Born to Read program launches early love of literacy

'Amazing' Born to Read program launches early love of literacy

Program that provides books for parents to read to babies is 'amazing' and would welcome financial support from local residents
Simcoe County holding low-cost rabies clinics starting Sept. 30

Simcoe County holding low-cost rabies clinics starting Sept. 30

In 2022, staff investigated nearly 1,600 potential rabies exposure incidents, with 40% being cats and dogs that were either unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status
Bracebridge teen charged with impaired following crash

Bracebridge teen charged with impaired following crash

Police responded to the crash around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday