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'That’s what our community does': Event pushes Christmas Cheer over the top

'That’s what our community does': Event pushes Christmas Cheer over the top

'All of the board members were on the phone and there was a little bit of squealing going on because we couldn’t believe we were there,' says official
MOVIE REVIEW: More hedgehogs? More Jim Carrey? More fun!

MOVIE REVIEW: More hedgehogs? More Jim Carrey? More fun!

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the funniest (and most fan-serving) film in the series, with great new characters and enough goofy antics to make you feel like a kid on Christmas morning
'Professionals': Firefighters rescue deer trapped in frigid Georgian Bay

'Professionals': Firefighters rescue deer trapped in frigid Georgian Bay

Animal was in distress near Victoria Harbour Sunday; 'It was so heartbreaking to watch her stuck for so long,' onlooker says
Light pillars create 'brilliant' cold-weather phenomenon in region

Light pillars create 'brilliant' cold-weather phenomenon in region

'At first, I thought it was the northern lights, but they weren’t shimmering like they usually do. They lasted for at least an hour,' says Shanty Bay Road resident
Not so automatic: Manual transmission foils would-be car thief

Not so automatic: Manual transmission foils would-be car thief

Barrie police looking for man who allegedly entered unlocked home near Yonge Street and Little Avenue in attempt to steal vehicle on the weekend
'Listen for the sirens': Santa, firefighters to spread cheer in Alcona, Stroud tonight

'Listen for the sirens': Santa, firefighters to spread cheer in Alcona, Stroud tonight

Donations will also be collected for the Innisfil Food Bank
Innisfil Town Hall, arenas, library services affected during holidays

Innisfil Town Hall, arenas, library services affected during holidays

All arenas will be closed Dec. 25 and 26
'Irreplaceable void': Tributes pour in for controversial South Simcoe officer

'Irreplaceable void': Tributes pour in for controversial South Simcoe officer

Constable who had been facing discreditable conduct charges remembered by friends and family for his 'ambition, intelligence, and unwavering commitment to doing his best'
Project Atlas stops $70M in crypto fraud, freezes millions in stolen funds

Project Atlas stops $70M in crypto fraud, freezes millions in stolen funds

OPP disrupts global cryptocurrency scams, identifies thousands of victims worldwide
Sleeping driver found in vehicle stuck in snowbank on front lawn

Sleeping driver found in vehicle stuck in snowbank on front lawn

Collingwood OPP charged the 21-year-old driver with several offences, including impaired driving