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Barrie driver faces drug possession, impaired driving charges after Wyebridge RIDE stop

Barrie driver faces drug possession, impaired driving charges after Wyebridge RIDE stop

Police say they checked over 284 drivers in North Simcoe since Nov. 26
Hewitts gearing up to host 'fun and magical' Christmas Festival

Hewitts gearing up to host 'fun and magical' Christmas Festival

'It’s different, but it still allows for families to keep those Christmas traditions going,' says local business owner of unique festive event that starts this weekend
Port McNicoll residents want the wheels of the bus to stop there

Port McNicoll residents want the wheels of the bus to stop there

'A lot of people feel that Port McNicoll has kind of gotten the shaft,' says resident. 'To hear they're willing to stop in Waubaushene and Victoria Harbour is kind of a kick in the pants for us'
WATCH: Province announces new support for parents, students

WATCH: Province announces new support for parents, students

New Support for Learners program to provide $380 million in funding
Changes coming to Penetanguishene transit in the new year

Changes coming to Penetanguishene transit in the new year

Modified routes start January 1, 2021
Province reports 1,746 new COVID cases today

Province reports 1,746 new COVID cases today

About 70% of the new cases are from the GTA; There are eight more deaths related to the coronavirus reported over the past 24 hours
Hospital Foundation kicks off Giving Tuesday fundraising initiative

Hospital Foundation kicks off Giving Tuesday fundraising initiative

To help achieve fundraising goal, Nick and Marina Boudouris will match donations on Giving Tuesday, up to $10,000
Tay councillors laud fire academy plans for Waubaushene

Tay councillors laud fire academy plans for Waubaushene

The academy has previously served as a third-party training resource for Tay firefighters, says fire chief, who endorsed the proposal
CANADA: Experts say solitary confinement by any other name is still torture

CANADA: Experts say solitary confinement by any other name is still torture

Isolating prisoners in cells with no contact and little activity over a sustained period of time amounts to torture, PhD candidates say
Councillor wants staff to pencil in a timeline to the graffiti removal policy

Councillor wants staff to pencil in a timeline to the graffiti removal policy

Policy is great but missing a timeline clause, says councillor, sending staff back to the drawing board to make the amendments.