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Loaded handgun and drug bust in Penetang
The officer recognized the male and was aware that he was bound by an order to reside in Ajax, Ontario. Upon seeing the officer, the male began to run. -
A whopping $5 Million donation to GBGH in Midland
The Marco Mancini Family Foundation is making this historic gift to address some of the highest priority projects for the hospital in the coming year. -
Midland man dies snowmobiling on 'ice-less' Southern Georgian Bay
Penetanguishene Fire Services and County of Simcoe Paramedic services attended the scene and were able to locate and eventually effect a rescue of the snowmobiler approximately 50m from shore
CTV Barrie News
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Ontario police watchdog charges Orillia officer with assault
Ontario's police watchdog, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has charged a police officer with assault following an incident that occurred in Orillia in September 2019. -
Snow squall warning issued for parts of Ontario
Environment Canada has issued a snow squall warning for parts of southern and central Ontario. -
Barrie Council reduce tax increase because of pandemic
Barrie residents won’t have to dig as deep into their pockets as expected after Barrie councillors found ways to slash property tax increases in the 2021 budget. -
Hydro One invests in Orillia with land purchase
The opportunity for new jobs, expansion and growth to west Orillia's new Horne Business Park is on its way, with the help of three new Hydro One infrastructures.
Blogs
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The Pure Country "Takeout Takeaway" in support of local restaurants
In an effort to support local, we have decided to order dinner every Thursday from a different small independent restaurant in Barrie, Orillia or Midland, until the Stay at Home order is lifted and restaurants can re-open. -
CUTE OVERLOAD!
Soooo, how long can a 4 Year Old Stay Quiet? -
BARRIE COLTS OHL TEAM LAUNCHES DAILY MEAL DEAL
With the start of the OHL season delayed from the proposed February 4th start date, the Barrie Colts have created a Daily Meal Deal in order to generate some revenue to help cover costs and keep key staff employed. -
Grammy's Announce Country Music Nominees!
Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Ingrid Andress picked up multiple nominations at the 2021 Grammy Awards.
Country Music News
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Eric Church, Jazmine Sullivan To Sing U.S. Anthem At Super Bowl
H.E.R. will also perform ahead of the kick-off. -
Garth Brooks To Perform At Biden-Harris Inauguration
The country star joins a long list of music stars. -
'Garden Of American Heroes' Would Include Music Greats
Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston are two of the artists set to be honoured. -
LISTEN: Blake Shelton Shares 'Minimum Wage'
The country star debuted the song earlier this month.
