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Ramara resident takes second prize, gets that 6/49 feeling
A 59-year-old married mother of 10 won the second prize on the Lotto 6/49 draw on August 7th, picking up a cheque for more than $75k from the OLG office. Find out where she bought it and how she plans to spend it at the link. -
NVCA looking for landowners, volunteers for tree planting projects
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) provides grants to help landowners plant between 100,000 to 250,000 trees to help restore the Nottawasaga Watershed. They are looking for interested landowners and volunteers to help plant trees next spring. Details at the link. -
Former high school to be used for fire training
The Town of Penetanguishene and Town of Midland Fire Departments will be conducting stimulation training activities utilizing the empty building at 51 Dunlop Street, the former Penetanguishene Secondary School. -
Farm Animal Besties Defend Chicken Buddy From Becoming Hawk Food
I love this video that was shot by a farmer in The Netherlands. A hawk tries to steal a chicken but watch as all the other farm animals come to his rescue! -
Garbage days are changing in Simcoe County
On November 1, 2021 simcoe County will implement the new automated cart waste collection program, and with the introduction of the new wheeled carts, garbage days will change for the majority of county residents. Details below. Note: the changes do not impact the city's of Barrie or Orillia. -
Tiny Township seeks feedback on gypsy moth impacts
The Township of Tiny Lymantria dispar dispar LDD (Gypsy Moth) 2022 Program Survey is now available to obtain public feedback on the impact of the LDD and consideration of a 2022 Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (BTK) program -
Travelling show reveals impacts of influenza pandemic
The Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives is hosting Unmasking Influenza, a travelling exhibition that looks at the lasting impact of the influenza pandemic in Canada — and asks if we’re prepared for the next one -
Local residents turn $1 into $100,000 payouts
A Barrie resident, and two Midland area residents, said yes to Encore which paid off on separate Lotto 6/49 and Lotto Max draws this past spring. -
Retail stores in Wasaga raided by police for sellling knock-offs
These search warrants were executed as part of an ongoing counterfeit merchandise investigation, which involved six retail stores located along Beach Drive in the Town of Wasaga Beach. -
This week's Covid Vaccination pop up clinics, Sept 7-11
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is holding many one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the community during the week of September 7 - 12. Walk-ins welcome for first and second doses. Details at the link. -
Opioids are killing too many of our family members
August 31, 2021 marks the date for International Overdose Awareness Day that was remembered locally in North Simcoe with flag raisings at the town halls of Midland, Penetanguishene and Tiny Township.
Music News
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What Happened September 16th In Pop Music History
Here is what popped on this day. -
Why September 16th Matters In Rock History
Here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history. -
Charlie Watts Funeral Was 'Modest, Private'
The Stones drummer died last month at 80. -
What Happened September 15th In Pop Music History
Here is what popped on this day. -
Why September 15th Matters In Rock History
Here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history. -
Why September 14th Matters In Rock History
Here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history.
CTV Barrie News
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Have your say: Barrie taxpayers can decide how to budget city services
The City of Barrie wants its residents to weigh in on where they want to see their tax dollars going this budget season. -
Barrie man and London, Ont., teen hit two cruisers during police pursuit, officers say
Police arrested a Barrie man and young teen accused of fleeing officers and hitting two cruisers in a stolen vehicle. -
'Time is now for a fully accessible Ontario,' Campaign aims for inclusion
The second annual Rolling Through Barriers campaign shines a light on every day things that prevent inclusion. -
Fire causes $350,000 damage, destroying Coldwater home
A Coldwater house was destroyed by a fire that broke out in the attached garage, causing $350,000 in damage. -
Bracebridge OPP arrest suspected drunk driver in school zone
Bracebridge OPP officers arrested a man accused of drunk driving and drug possession in a school zone on Monday morning. -
Simcoe Muskoka health unit reports one COVID-19 death, 30 new infections
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) reports the region's first COVID-19-related death this month, plus 30 new infections. -
Ramara mom of 10 wins over $75,000 with favourite lottery numbers
A Ramara mother of 10 is $75,791.20 richer after her favourite numbers paid off on her Lotto 6/49 ticket. -
Dump truck rolls over along Highway 11, north of Barrie
A single-vehicle rollover caused traffic chaos on Highway 11 north of Barrie during the morning rush on Thursday. -
Weapons, drugs seized from Midland, Ont. motel
Southern Georgian Bay OPP seized a quantity of drugs and weapons from a motel room on Yonge Street and Keller Drive in Midland, Ont. -
'How will it be enforced?' Business owners seek clarity on vaccine certificate program
Business owners are seeking clarity one week before Ontario's vaccine certificate program rolls out. -
Barrie's Will Dwyer, 96, sets sights on another million for Terry Fox Foundation
Residents at Whispering Pines Retirement Residence in Barrie laced up their walking shoes to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation ahead of Sunday's national event. -
Barrie ranked third most expensive Canadian city to rent housing
The City of Barrie remains in the top three most expensive Canadian cities to rent housing.
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