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Behind the statistics: Impaired driving a problem on local roads

Behind the statistics: Impaired driving a problem on local roads

'It’s stunning that the problem still exists, let alone continues to worsen,' says local official; South Simcoe police says 13 people have been charged with impaired in 27 days
Innisfil Lions Club celebrates 50th anniversary

Innisfil Lions Club celebrates 50th anniversary

Barrie cop receives conditional sentence for assaulting skateboarder

Barrie cop receives conditional sentence for assaulting skateboarder

'Mr. Stamp could fairly be described as a powder keg on the day in question. Mr. Kent was, unfortunately, the match,' judge says during sentencing
Catholic school board opens up Kindergarten registration

Catholic school board opens up Kindergarten registration

'We are all looking forward to busy and vibrant Kindergarten classrooms in September,' says board official
Innisfil homeowners to face more than 5% tax hike this year

Innisfil homeowners to face more than 5% tax hike this year

'I kept looking through this and seeing places that we could possibly cut (but) it was as lean as it could be,' laments councillor; average homeowner will pay $260 more in taxes
Innisfil lowers flags to honour the late Hazel McCallion

Innisfil lowers flags to honour the late Hazel McCallion

'She was a lifelong mentor to me and presented me with the chain of office in 2018 when I was first sworn in as mayor,' says Lynn Dollin
Community celebrates grand opening of Town Square In Innisfil

Community celebrates grand opening of Town Square In Innisfil

'This Town Square will be a great space for families to enjoy all year round,' says Mayor Lynn Dollin who thanked OLG for its investment in the community
Barrie officer pleads guilty to assault, resigns from force

Barrie officer pleads guilty to assault, resigns from force

Barrie police say Jason Stamp, who entered a guilty plea today, resigned Friday, Jan. 27
CANADA: Bobby Hull, first NHLer to score more than 50 goals, dead at 84

CANADA: Bobby Hull, first NHLer to score more than 50 goals, dead at 84

NHL Alumni Association announced his death this morning
'Super group' Tommy Youngsteen to rock main stage at Roots North

'Super group' Tommy Youngsteen to rock main stage at Roots North

To accommodate the band’s 'high-powered ensemble', the auditorium will be reconfigured to include a dance floor, officials say of April 21 event