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Dollin vows not to utilize strong-mayor powers in Innisfil

Dollin vows not to utilize strong-mayor powers in Innisfil

'I have no intention of vetoing anything. If we are given those powers, I just want you to know where I stand on that,' says Dollin
VIDEO: Flag raised at college to remember 'dark past'

VIDEO: Flag raised at college to remember 'dark past'

'We have a role to play, personally and institutionally, to make sure that we remember those impacted by residential schools,' says Georgian College president
Tactical officers raid Huronia Rd. home in Barrie's south end

Tactical officers raid Huronia Rd. home in Barrie's south end

Police official says this afternoon's activity not related to Wednesday's bomb incident on Anne Street; few others details released
'Great strategy': Residents weigh in on Bradford's traffic issues

'Great strategy': Residents weigh in on Bradford's traffic issues

'Overall, I’m happy with what the city is doing, but it still needs improvement and the only way they’re going to find out is if we bring up the issues,' says resident
South Simcoe Police Service recognized as 'community champions'

South Simcoe Police Service recognized as 'community champions'

'South Simcoe Police is one of several local organizations doing their part to provide leadership and facilitate positive change,' says official of local force's efforts
Duck and Run: 5km walk/run supports Ducks Unlimited Canada

Duck and Run: 5km walk/run supports Ducks Unlimited Canada

Event happens at the Scanlon Creek Conservation Area on Oct. 14
County looking to fund ideas that 'spark' tourism

County looking to fund ideas that 'spark' tourism

Deadline for second intake of Spark program is Oct. 26
Barrie bomb probe continues with eye on device sophistication

Barrie bomb probe continues with eye on device sophistication

'At least we have a starting point with that vehicle. That gives you the point to begin with and we’ll go from there,' says Barrie police official
LETTER: Premier eroding environmental oversight

LETTER: Premier eroding environmental oversight

'He still doesn’t seem to understand how important the environment is to the people of Ontario,' says letter writer
Lack of complaints sign of 'great culture,' says police chief

Lack of complaints sign of 'great culture,' says police chief

'I think what it means for the service is that our officers act very professionally ... We don’t have problems with officers behaving poorly,' says South Simcoe Police Chief