Kim Phillips
Digital Content Specialist at CKVR-TV (Barrie, ON)
Digital Producer, CTV News Barrie
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ctvnews.ca | Kim Phillips
A major multi-jurisdictional police investigation into a string of armed bank robberies across southern Ontario, including one that happened in Barrie, has resulted in five arrests. The case, dubbed Project Opal, brought together several police services, including Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), after a rash of eight robberies took place between December 2022 and March 2024.
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ctvnews.ca | Kim Phillips
The Town of Midland hopes to transform what was once a quiet industrial stretch along Georgian Bay into a vibrant and accessible waterfront destination, with the right developer. The Town officially launched a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI), inviting developers to pitch bold, creative ideas to turn the 40-acre Midland Bay Landing site into a mixed-use neighbourhood.
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ctvnews.ca | Kim Phillips
If you’re heading north for the unofficial Canada Day long weekend, you’re not alone. Thousands of drivers hit the road Friday afternoon for the unofficial kickoff to the summer season, leading to long delays and heavy congestion along Highway 400 through Barrie as city-dwellers make their way toward cottage country. From late Friday morning into the afternoon, traffic has been bumper-to-bumper in stretches, especially around key interchanges. But the slow crawl north is nothing new for many.
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ctvnews.ca | Kim Phillips
As the summer season begins, the Barrie Food Bank reports record-breaking demand for assistance at a time when donations are typically at their lowest. In May, donations to the food bank were down $13,000 compared to the same time last year, while client visits continue to rise. “May brought 7,460 visits, a record high for us,” said Karen Shuh, executive director with the Barrie Food Bank. Shuh said the surge in demand includes a growing number of children and seniors.
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ctvnews.ca | Kim Phillips
Four people, including two 15-year-olds, face charges in connection with a drug trafficking investigation in Georgina that resulted in the seizure of a loaded firearm, cash and suspected methamphetamine and crack cocaine. On June 15, York Regional Police (YRP) launched an investigation into a commercial break-and-enter in the area of Lake Drive North and Crestwood Drive in Georgina.
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