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Inclement weather cancels all Simcoe area school buses

Inclement weather cancels all Simcoe area school buses

Schools remain open
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Massive development proposed for 'iconic' Barrie fairgrounds

Massive development proposed for 'iconic' Barrie fairgrounds

'The question remains the size, scale and fit for the area,' ward councillor says of long-vacant property at Essa Road and Highway 400
Some county services affected during Family Day weekend

Some county services affected during Family Day weekend

Certain services won't be available, but county museum hosting Family Day activities
Homeless deserve compassion, 'emotions overshadow critical thinking': Gordon

Homeless deserve compassion, 'emotions overshadow critical thinking': Gordon

Gordon hopes for strong participation during upcoming Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser for the Guesthouse. 'Baseless' to say shelter responsible for clients' behaviour when not at building
Police respond to home after dog calls 911 and it wasn't McGruff

Police respond to home after dog calls 911 and it wasn't McGruff

'We had to have a good chat with the dog about using emergency lines,' says Barrie police official
COLUMN: First Nations youth welcome return of Little NHL

COLUMN: First Nations youth welcome return of Little NHL

The 'electric atmosphere and camaraderie that one feels at a Little NHL tournament' has a 'magic' that is unmatched, says columnist
Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Snow is expected beginning this evening and will taper to light flurries by Friday morning, Environment Canada says
SGB OPP adding plate recognition, camera systems to vehicles

SGB OPP adding plate recognition, camera systems to vehicles

'This will support officers in maintaining a safer community and input data at a faster rate than human input,' detachment says
Local field nats take closer look at endangered species Thursday

Local field nats take closer look at endangered species Thursday

'There are fewer than 5,500 Kirtland’s Warblers in the world. It was one of the first species to be listed by the U.S. Endangered Species Act in 1973 and given the status of Endangered in Canada in 1979'