TONIGHT: Sparks fly as the ribbon is cut to officially open Town of Innisfil Town Square

A good read from colleague Brad Pritchard

Some say he's still trapped to this day.

An 81-year-old #EssaTwp man is among 8 suspects facing fraud and forgery charges following a lengthy OPP probe into illegal fakes of the work of celebrated Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau. They'll make a movie about this, for sure. Good teamwork with Eli J. Ridder on this one.

I remember the early days of the pandemic like they were yesterday; the confusion, uncertainty, longing, and, eventually, anger. I've never once caught COVID, but it has changed my life forever. Good write up from my buddy Chris Simon

I'm at #Innisfil Town Hall to watch all the hustle and bustle as the powers that be prepare to swear in the newest South Simcoe Police chief, John Van Dyke, during a 3pm ceremony.

This bad boy has been months in the making, and to say I'm excited about it would be a vast understatement.

Months of discussion, planning, training, building, crafting, conniving, and consulting have led us to this: Inside Simcoe, a weekly podcast highlighting all the news that's fit to print, backed by the amazing team of journalists and editors at Simcoe.com

The latest episode of Inside Simcoe is now live. This week, we talk cyberbullying, SIU charging an OPP officer, the return of Special Olympics, and more, only on Simcoe.com simcoe.com/news-story/108…

The latest Inside Simcoe has dropped. This week, we discuss an effort to tackle emergency rooms overwhelmed by mental health issues, a Barrie man whose monthly ODSP payment is under threat, a local TikToker who got over a million views after a visit from the cops, and more.

Springwater Public Library's drag queen story time presentation cancelled due to 'safety concerns' Springwater Township Springwater Library torstar.co/f7ue50NNquX

'More important than ever': Barrie Public Library moving forward with drag queen story time despite pushback elsewhere Barrie Public Library Springwater Library Orillia Public Library Midland Library Lakehead University Orillia torstar.co/GuYO50O5aZZ

'She is deemed high risk right now:' Barrie toddler in a fight for her life SickKids Foundation The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) #Barrie #cancer torstar.co/IEut50Ojnny

PODCAST: INSIDE SIMCOE — Party foul in Wasaga Beach, Barrie truck rally leads to charges, lifeguard shortages, and more #podcast #Ontario #SimcoeCounty #Barrie #Orillia torstar.co/4hTi50On0mb

I'm a little envious that John Edwards got to interview Scott Thompson instead of me, not gonna lie.

VIDEO: 'Made a lot of people's day:' Barrie Public Library transports ducklings through downtown core to waterfront Barrie Public Library The City of Barrie #ducks #ducklings #Ontario #wildlife torstar.co/9B6a50Oy0MW

Friend and colleague Chris Simon doing what he does best over here.

Former police chief Greenwood was paid over $289k in 2023, despite her retirement in '22. What do you think of that? simcoe.com/news/taxpayers…

Does the LCBO strike have you feeling a little dry? Luckily, there are alternative locations at which to obtain some booze. simcoe.com/news/lcbo-stri…

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