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'Significant weather event' could impact local municipal services

'Significant weather event' could impact local municipal services

 'Given the forecast of a significant weather event we would be remiss if we did not communicate and take proactive measures for the safety of our residents and staff,' Tiny mayor says
Inquest into workplace death in Oro-Medonte set for January

Inquest into workplace death in Oro-Medonte set for January

Michael Pridham, 35, died in December 2018 from injuries sustained at quarry north of Barrie
Woman charged in pedestrian crash to stay in jail over holidays

Woman charged in pedestrian crash to stay in jail over holidays

Cassie Korzenko, 32, scheduled to return to court Dec. 28 for video remand
School closures announced ahead of anticipated 'winter bomb'

School closures announced ahead of anticipated 'winter bomb'

School boards in Grey and Simcoe County are announcing closures tomorrow in anticipation of the storm
Tiny council facing 7.2% operating budget increase: 2023 draft

Tiny council facing 7.2% operating budget increase: 2023 draft

‘This will be a challenging year to achieve a balanced budget,’ without service changes or tax increases said finance director; short-term rental licensing to make up for decrease in provincial funding
Driver had five times legal limit of alcohol in blood: OPP

Driver had five times legal limit of alcohol in blood: OPP

Gravenhurst woman was charged after police responded to collision Wednesday night
County provides safety tips ahead of expected storm

County provides safety tips ahead of expected storm

Do not travel unless absolutely necessary, county advises
Pets as Christmas gifts 'not the right way to go about it'

Pets as Christmas gifts 'not the right way to go about it'

OSPCA official says better option is to come in as a family and spend time completing meet-your-match quiz to see what suits your lifestyle
Glenn Howard golf tourney drives in $122K for GBGH foundation

Glenn Howard golf tourney drives in $122K for GBGH foundation

'Incredible' sold-out event follows two-year hiatus due to pandemic. Since its inception in 2016, tournament has raised $650,000 for foundation
Storm expected to bring high winds, hazardous travel conditions

Storm expected to bring high winds, hazardous travel conditions

Wind gusts of 90 km/h, extensive blowing snow possible, warns Environment Canada