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Fraudster poses as Chief of South Simcoe Police Service in new scam

Fraudster poses as Chief of South Simcoe Police Service in new scam

Police say the resident was first called and told she won a prize
Downtown Barrie bank robbed by man claiming he had a weapon (3 photos)

Downtown Barrie bank robbed by man claiming he had a weapon (3 photos)

Barrie police say man entered the bank and approached the counter, telling staff he was armed and was robbing the bank
44 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka since Friday

44 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka since Friday

Case counts reported during the week of Aug. 8 were 2.5 times higher than those reported the week of Aug. 1
Health unit offering more vaccination clinics this week

Health unit offering more vaccination clinics this week

Officials are also working with region's community partners to host one-time pop-up vaccination clinics which do not require an appointment
RVH, RBC team up to go the distance for child and youth mental health

RVH, RBC team up to go the distance for child and youth mental health

Simcoe Muskoka region one of 17 around the world chosen to host RBC Race for the Kids the weekend of Oct. 16-17
Sunday night crash in Bradford sends 6 to hospital

Sunday night crash in Bradford sends 6 to hospital

Six people from two of the vehicles were transported to hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening
Ontario reports 526 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 526 new COVID cases Monday

Today's update noted 321 recoveries and zero deaths
Going to the dogs again at Thee Place for Paws

Going to the dogs again at Thee Place for Paws

Innisfil pet retreat and doggie daycare hosts a charity dog wash, for Finding Them Homes
BEYOND LOCAL: Why your baby isn’t sleeping through the night yet, and how to teach them

BEYOND LOCAL: Why your baby isn’t sleeping through the night yet, and how to teach them

Not every one sleeps through the night at the same age, but social pressure is strong on parents to make sure that their children get enough sleep
WATCH: Premier Doug Ford provides virtual address at Ontario municipalities conference

WATCH: Premier Doug Ford provides virtual address at Ontario municipalities conference

Watch the livestream feed of the press conference here