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Barrie police stand by ticketing approach at ongoing 'freedom' rallies

Barrie police stand by ticketing approach at ongoing 'freedom' rallies

While many people have called on officers to hand out more tickets at the demonstrations, police say there are several factors at play
COLUMN: Pandemic has tested the will of the human race

COLUMN: Pandemic has tested the will of the human race

In her weekly column, Cynthia Breadner looks at things the pandemic has taught us as human beings and what is sacred
Ontario stay-at-home order may be extended past May 20: health minister

Ontario stay-at-home order may be extended past May 20: health minister

The province's top doctor said he would like to see "well below 1,000" daily cases before Ontario lifts the stay-at-home order
Rally organizer wants to bring constitutional challenge, fight tickets for gathering

Rally organizer wants to bring constitutional challenge, fight tickets for gathering

Barrie police have also received tips from people whose loved ones were at rally; 'COVID-19 has obviously divided families,' says official
The disease with 1,000 faces now has 1,000 masks: Recognizing World Lupus Day during COVID

The disease with 1,000 faces now has 1,000 masks: Recognizing World Lupus Day during COVID

Walk for Lupus will be held on Aug.21 with participants encouraged to walk, ride, cycle, or take part in any physical activity
12 Innisfil residents among 146 new COVID cases in region since Friday

12 Innisfil residents among 146 new COVID cases in region since Friday

There are 30 people from Simcoe County currently hospitalized with COVID-related illness
Parking for residents only at Innisfil Beach Park starting May 21

Parking for residents only at Innisfil Beach Park starting May 21

Staff-controlled parking gate will be installed at Innisfil Beach Park to safely regulate access to the park and boat launch
Neighbours continue fight against in-water boathouse in Lake Simcoe

Neighbours continue fight against in-water boathouse in Lake Simcoe

Approval of in-water boathouse in Lake Simcoe is now in the hands of the LPAT.
'In Honour of Nurses' campaign will support ICU expansion at RVH

'In Honour of Nurses' campaign will support ICU expansion at RVH

The majority of expansions, medical equipment, and technology are only possible through the support of community donation
Traffic complaint leads to impaired driving charges in Bradford

Traffic complaint leads to impaired driving charges in Bradford

Officers responded Saturday evening to the Holland Street and Toronto Street area