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'A shock': Local youth earns eight medals at World Dwarf Games

'A shock': Local youth earns eight medals at World Dwarf Games

‘This would hopefully be a stepping stone for the Paralympics one day,’ said proud mother of Christian Tabone
OPP grab nearby boat from house to rescue man from Midland Bay

OPP grab nearby boat from house to rescue man from Midland Bay

Brockton man, who wasn't wearing a life-jacket, was in water for more than an hour
OPP investigating death at Yonge Street residence in Midland

OPP investigating death at Yonge Street residence in Midland

'The investigation is in its early stages and no further details can be released at this time,' notes a media release from police
'Democracy is fragile': Retired local cop supports police around the world

'Democracy is fragile': Retired local cop supports police around the world

Work with Red Cross 'really opened my eyes to the importance of human rights law and how we should all understand how people suffer from conflict,' says Rick Philbin
Three area residents charged in drug, weapon trafficking probe

Three area residents charged in drug, weapon trafficking probe

Police seized guns, fentanyl, cocaine, crystal meth as part of Project Moffatt
Community rallies to bring 'history back' with Balm Beach sign

Community rallies to bring 'history back' with Balm Beach sign

‘This is an example of a small community of people making their community better,’ says mayor upon return of iconic entrance sign
Eight fatalities reported on 'tragic' Civic Holiday weekend: OPP

Eight fatalities reported on 'tragic' Civic Holiday weekend: OPP

Police say it was deadliest long weekend so far this year on roads, waterways
Online portal puts 18,000 Penetanguishene museum items online

Online portal puts 18,000 Penetanguishene museum items online

'We started this project last year and there were many hours spent ensuring that the collection would be upgraded properly,’ says Centennial museum curator
Greenbelt removals picked by housing minister’s top staffer at developers’ behest: auditor

Greenbelt removals picked by housing minister’s top staffer at developers’ behest: auditor

In a bombshell report, Ontario’s auditor general says much of the land removed from the Greenbelt was initially proposed by developers with access to the housing minister’s chief of staff
Barrie restaurant manager in jail awaiting sentence for sex assault

Barrie restaurant manager in jail awaiting sentence for sex assault

'He gained her trust and violated her. He took advantage of his position of power in the most disgusting way possible,' said mother of teen who was assaulted