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First time's a charm for Simcoe County's newest millionaire

First time's a charm for Simcoe County's newest millionaire

Keven Carrier went to buy chips, decided to try Instant Millionaire Multiplier, 'and walked out a millionaire'
Transport truck driver, company charged after Hwy. 11 complaint

Transport truck driver, company charged after Hwy. 11 complaint

The rig has been pulled off the road until repairs are done, says police, noting both the driver and the company are facing multiple charges
Man charged with dangerous driving after three-vehicle Hwy. 400 crash

Man charged with dangerous driving after three-vehicle Hwy. 400 crash

A woman managed to escape without life-threatening injuries after her vehicle was mangled in the middle of two other vehicles
WATCH: Closing after 60 years, Peavey Mart wants customers to do one thing

WATCH: Closing after 60 years, Peavey Mart wants customers to do one thing

Tonight on 'Closer Look': A well-known retail brand is shutting the doors for good — and in its farewell message, the company is urging customers to keep shopping local so 'dollars stay within Canada'
Intercity bus service adds Horseshoe Valley Resort to list of stops

Intercity bus service adds Horseshoe Valley Resort to list of stops

Oro-Medonte resort is new stop on FlixBus's Toronto-Sudbury route
Simcoe County board diving deeper into 'atmosphere of fear' at schools

Simcoe County board diving deeper into 'atmosphere of fear' at schools

'Student safety should be one of our No. 1 priorities next to educating our students,' says trustee
Alleged arsonist behind Orillia fire charged for breaching release conditions

Alleged arsonist behind Orillia fire charged for breaching release conditions

Police say man was found with lighter in his possession, which violated his conditions following Jan. 21 blaze downtown
Barrie councillor suggests boundary studies also look at Essa, Innisfil

Barrie councillor suggests boundary studies also look at Essa, Innisfil

'We should be looking all the way around the city, not only in just two municipalities ... I’m sure we’re just making two more enemies,' says Riepma
Barrie shooter grilled on stand during sentencing hearing

Barrie shooter grilled on stand during sentencing hearing

Crown quizzes Michael Williams on Toronto-based gangs and whether he crossed paths with members of them while incarcerated at CNCC
The Crow's Nest II set to close after nearly 35 years in Orillia

The Crow's Nest II set to close after nearly 35 years in Orillia

'It's sad to say goodbye,' says owner of downtown shop, who hopes someone will buy it to keep it going