Mike Lang

Officials confirmed Saturday morning that a snowmobiler is ‘safe and warm’ after he was stranded on an island in Lake Joseph on Friday.

Southern Georgian Bay OPP reported four arrests this week related to separate shoplifting incidents in Midland that date back as far as December.

Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash in Orillia Saturday afternoon which resulted in one charge and both drivers getting sent to hospital.

Police are investigating an ATV collision in the City of Kawartha Lakes Saturday evening that resulted in the death of one individual.

More wintery weather appears to be on the way, as Barrie and many other areas across Simcoe Muskoka will be under extreme cold warnings and snow squall watches this week.

This past week, U-Haul published their annual report on their website of what they consider to be their top Canadian provinces and cities for growth, which had four Simcoe County cites and towns in their top 25.

The Vikings' Kiyen Alexander dribbles alongside Dover's Kameron Randolph and ahead of Istavan Norwood. Nick Halliday photo

The third Sunday in January marked the annual World Religion Day, prompting dozens to gather at Barrie City Hall to celebrate the occasion and enhance their understanding of different faith perspectives.

The annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District hockey tournament wrapped up in Orillia on Sunday, raising more than $50,000 in support of BBBSOD.

With addictions crises affecting communities across the country, a client at a local rehab centre shared his recovery story ahead of Bell Let’s Talk Day.