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Swastikas and other derogatory symbols in bright pink spray paint appeared at the Lampman Lane skate park over the weekend

A protest on Saturday against the current COVID-19 restrictions and health guidelines attracted about 60 people to Meridian Place. And organizers vow to be there every weekend until all the restrictions are lifted. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit went from the grey lockdown zone to the less restrictive red control zone on Monday, March 8.  Under the red zone rules, people are still asked to wear masks while restaurants, gyms and personal care businesses must restrict their capacity. The Freedom of Information Rally and Lockdown Dispute was held this past Saturday at Meridian Place an...

Police have cleared the scene one day after yellow tape blocked access to a home in downtown Barrie for a death investigation.

Police have cleared the scene one day after yellow tape blocked access to a home in downtown Barrie for a death investigation.

  BARRIE, ONT. -- Police placed Hillcrest Public School in Barrie in a hold and secure Tuesday morning while officers searched for an accused impaired driver who they say fled the scene. The Simcoe County District School Board posted to social media that police were investigating a situation "that occurred before the school day began." Shortly after 10 a.m., the school board announced Barrie police lifted the hold and secure, and the school day "is proceeding as scheduled." Police initiate a hold and secure when there is a situation in the community. During a hold and secure, doors are...