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Police looking for witnesses following suspected firearm incident in Bradford

Police looking for witnesses following suspected firearm incident in Bradford

The victim was not injured in the incident and police say the motive is not known at this time
County councillors fuming over lack of enforcement of local grow ops

County councillors fuming over lack of enforcement of local grow ops

It’s not a matter of the rules having to be changed but rather a matter of the rules actually being enforced, says Oro-Medonte mayor 
15 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka Wednesday

15 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka Wednesday

The new cases reported today are in Barrie, Bradford, Essa, New Tecumseth and Muskoka Lakes
Injured workers' advocates say WSIB surplus resulted from cutbacks

Injured workers' advocates say WSIB surplus resulted from cutbacks

'It’s unbelievable that the WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) would talk about dispersing the funds to employers,' says advocate
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for the region

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for the region

Potential hazards include 100 km/h wind gusts, ping pong ball size hail
Ontario isolation, school dismissal rules now depend on vaccination status

Ontario isolation, school dismissal rules now depend on vaccination status

The new rule is part of updated provincial guidance issued today on managing virus outbreaks, including in schools
County to investigate ways to quell LDD moth spread

County to investigate ways to quell LDD moth spread

“We are all in different municipalities and receive complaints and comments about this problem," says Township of Springwater Mayor about the LDD moth caterpillar infestation
Bradford woman $250K richer with instant ticket win

Bradford woman $250K richer with instant ticket win

Heather will plan a trip to Las Vegas once it's safe to travel again
Barrie wants province to mandate house clips in Ontario Building Code

Barrie wants province to mandate house clips in Ontario Building Code

Coun. Natalie Harris said the addition of hurricane straps or clips would cost $100-$500 per home.
Ontario reports 324 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 324 new COVID cases Wednesday

Today's report also includes 204 recoveries and three deaths