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Boy drowns in Lake Simcoe after jumping off bridge

Boy drowns in Lake Simcoe after jumping off bridge

The boy had jumped off a bridge into water near where Lake Simcoe and Black River intersect in Jackson's Point, police say
Warm-hearted volunteer serves up empathy at Out of the Cold Café

Warm-hearted volunteer serves up empathy at Out of the Cold Café

'I want to volunteer because I want to stay busy, I want to have a reason to get up every morning,' says Heidi Northover, a long-time Bradford Library staffer
'Be aware and vigilant': Oak wilt latest threat to our forests

'Be aware and vigilant': Oak wilt latest threat to our forests

'If it’s handled properly then it won’t be a serious problem, but there’s a lot of concern about oak wilt,' says Simcoe County forester
Suspect sought in knifepoint robbery at downtown bank machine

Suspect sought in knifepoint robbery at downtown bank machine

Barrie police say incident happened shortly after 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 25 behind Scotiabank on Collier Street
Tick check crucial in preventing spread of Lyme disease

Tick check crucial in preventing spread of Lyme disease

Ticks survive on blood, but their bites are usually painless, which means without checking, you might not know that you've been bitten
Eye to the future: RVH, Lasik join forces to reduce wait-times

Eye to the future: RVH, Lasik join forces to reduce wait-times

'This is a huge win for not only patients requiring cataract procedures but also for all RVH surgical patients,' says Barrie hospital official
Help keep animals safe this summer by taking No Hot Pets pledge

Help keep animals safe this summer by taking No Hot Pets pledge

Ontario SPCA urges those who see pets in cars this summer to contact Province of Ontario’s Provincial Animal Welfare Services or local police
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Heart warming': Bradford family set to walk the Walk for Chiari

'Heart warming': Bradford family set to walk the Walk for Chiari

‘It’s really amazing to see how a small community like Bradford, and now surrounding areas, pull together and support our cause and SickKids hospital’
Section of Bayview Dr. in south Barrie to be closed for 3 days

Section of Bayview Dr. in south Barrie to be closed for 3 days

Bayview Drive will be closed between Big Bay Point Road and Mollard Court from July 18 to July 20