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Huronia West OPP getting new constable

Huronia West OPP getting new constable

Officers being deployed across Central Region after graduating Friday
History of video gaming now being featured at Grey Roots

History of video gaming now being featured at Grey Roots

Visitors will get the chance to test their skills with 16 games that have shaped video game history, including Pac-Man, Super Mario Bros., Tetris, Angry Birds, and Space Invaders
Barrie's panhandling ban harms the unhoused, says homeless man

Barrie's panhandling ban harms the unhoused, says homeless man

'I tell you, it’s embarrassing. We’re not happy to be out here and that’s why we’re so grateful for those who give anything,' says man panhandling in Barrie
Clearview Township launches new emergency alerts for residents

Clearview Township launches new emergency alerts for residents

Alerts can be received by app, email, text message or phone call and are tailored to the recipient based on locations they set and follow
Post-mortem next week for human bones found in Wasaga Beach

Post-mortem next week for human bones found in Wasaga Beach

Search and investigation crews have cleared the scene off Highway 26 between Collingwood and Wasaga, but the identity of the body found remains unconfirmed
Fourth arrest made in Hajtamiri abduction investigation

Fourth arrest made in Hajtamiri abduction investigation

Brampton resident arrested Wednesday in relation to 2022 abduction in Wasaga Beach
Parents protest taking down Canada flag for temporary displays

Parents protest taking down Canada flag for temporary displays

Next month, Simcoe County schools will fly a Pride flag and later an Every Child Matters flag, but they'll be taking down the Canadian flag to do it
Here are 5 things to do in Collingwood this weekend

Here are 5 things to do in Collingwood this weekend

Farmers markets, outdoor concerts and a parade can fill up your weekend
Barrie Waterfront Festival making waves this weekend

Barrie Waterfront Festival making waves this weekend

Live music at lakeshore event gets going tonight at 6:30 p.m. with Crooked Zebras, followed by Bryan Adams tribute act Reckless Bryan
Artist wanted to commemorate Collingwood railway/museum history

Artist wanted to commemorate Collingwood railway/museum history

The town has partnered with a developer and is collaborating with the museum to plan a mural in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Collingwood's first brick railway station, a replica of which now serves as the Collingwood museum