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Police ask for help identifying vandals caught on video

Police ask for help identifying vandals caught on video

Incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023 in the southwest end of city.
Local construction company fined $75,000 after fatal accident

Local construction company fined $75,000 after fatal accident

Numbered company failed to provide a signaler when a construction worker fell under the wheel of a reversing forklift
LETTER: Council's approach to library strike 'egregious'

LETTER: Council's approach to library strike 'egregious'

'I do not believe the actions, and reactions, of council have represented the sentiment felt by our community,' says letter writer
South Simcoe police thankful for food drive support

South Simcoe police thankful for food drive support

Effort brought in 3,586 pounds of food, $366 in cash donations, $300 in gift cards
39 arrests, $7M in drugs seized in Newmarket trafficking ring bust

39 arrests, $7M in drugs seized in Newmarket trafficking ring bust

Locals among arrests in Project Crystal investigation that netted 156 criminal charges, seizure of crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, ecstasy, illicit cannabis
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Why minimum wage should be a lot higher

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Why minimum wage should be a lot higher

This week on the podcast: The minimum wage in Ontario just went up to $16.55 per hour, which is still nowhere near a living wage. Maybe it's time for more employers to consider raising it on their own
Council approves more than $58K for two downtown renos

Council approves more than $58K for two downtown renos

‘This is just the cost of doing business. Any business not located in the downtown core would have to pay for these improvements,’ laments councillor
'Disappointment': Barrie condo project walking financial tightrope

'Disappointment': Barrie condo project walking financial tightrope

If Landing at Little Lake is cancelled, 'everyone will get their deposits back in full,' official vows
SCDSB offering programs for students with ASD

SCDSB offering programs for students with ASD

Various programs being offered virtually and in person from October to December