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Man charged with arson after authorities say he sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens blaze

19 hours ago | innisfiltoday.ca | Bruce Shipkowski

CHATSWORTH, N.J. (AP) — A man set wooden pallets on fire and failed to properly put them out in New Jersey's Pine Barrens, sparking a quick-moving wildfire, authorities said Thursday. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette said the Waretown man faces aggravated arson and arson charges in the southern New Jersey wildfire, which authorities said Thursday morning grew to more than 23 square miles. (59 square kilometers).
Concern over traffic, pollution and parking in new Barrie housing proposal

4 days ago | innisfiltoday.ca | Bob Bruton

Traffic, speeding, density, parking, air quality and even water pressure. Neighbours have concerns with all for a proposed 96-unit residential development at 435 Anne St. N. and 35 Harrison Cres. in Barrie. Mike Beard live across from the site, on Harrison, and has basic concerns with the project. “How long will the construction take?” asked Mike Beard, the only one to speak in person at the public meeting.
Headliner Mike Rita will 'have you in stitches' at local comedy show

1 week ago | innisfiltoday.ca | Michael Owen

Award-winning standup comedian Mike Rita is set to bring his brand of laughter to Bradford later this month. Sin Bin Comedy co-founder, producer, comedian and Bradford’s own Greg Enwright is gearing up to celebrate the nine-year anniversary of the series with two back-to-back shows from 7 to 11 p.m. on April 25 at Perfect SZN, 100 Dissette St., both headlined by Rita with Enwright as MC.
Barrie could drop $3.9M on generator at south-end water plant

1 week ago | innisfiltoday.ca | Bob Bruton

The city could spend $3.9 million on a new permanent emergency standby power generator at its surface water treatment plant (SWTP) low lift pumping station, just weeks after an ice storm knocked out hydro across Barrie. Councillors will consider purchasing the generator for the SWTP’s pumping station, located at 23 Camelot Sq., at their meetings on April 16.
'What are we actually measuring?': Critics question Sunshine List’s value

1 week ago | innisfiltoday.ca | Bambang Sadewo

Thousands of regional and municipal employees in Simcoe County made it onto Ontario’s Sunshine List this year. But as the list grows longer, critics argue its relevance is fading.
'Remarkable gift': Tim Hortons pours $1M into RVH birthing unit

2 weeks ago | innisfiltoday.ca | Bob Bruton

A large donation will help the littlest ones and their families get a better start with life at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH). Tim Hortons restaurant owners in Barrie have committed $1 million from their annual Smile Cookie campaign to support the expansion of RVH’s birthing unit, which is one of the hospital’s busiest areas.
Bradford transit enters ‘new era’ with on-demand service

2 weeks ago | innisfiltoday.ca | Michael Owen

The rubber has officially hit the road for Bradford’s on-demand transit pilot. Local and provincial dignitaries joined staff from both the town and provider Argo for the official launch ceremony of the project at the town’s social services and community hub on April 7. “It’s with great pride and excitement that we stand here today to announce a major milestone for our community,” Mayor James Leduc said.
World markets plunge, with Japan's Nikkei diving nearly 8%, after the big meltdown on Wall St

2 weeks ago | innisfiltoday.ca | Elaine Kurtenbach

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares nosedived around the world Monday as higher U.S. tariffs and a backlash from Beijing triggered massive sell-offs. European shares followed Asian markets lower, with Germany's DAX falling 6.5% to 19,311.29. In Paris, the CAC 40 shed 5.7% to 6,861.27, while Britain's FTSE 100 lost 4.5% to 7,694.00. U.S. futures signaled further weakness ahead. The future for the S&P 500 lost 4.8% while that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 4.1%. The future for the Nasdaq lost 5.3%.
Simcoe County Rovers have high hopes for upcoming 2025 season

2 weeks ago | innisfiltoday.ca | Kevin Lamb

Fans and Simcoe County Rovers players are gearing up for a new season and a return to soccer glory. The Rovers’ club officials and players from both the men’s and women’s teams gathered with fans inside on a rainy Saturday afternoon at The Canadian Brewhouse in Barrie’s south end for an event to not only kick off their upcoming season, but also give fans the opportunity to meet returning and new players, as well as to unveil their new kit.
'I'm lucky': ZooTek owner shares love of animals through 'edutainment'

2 weeks ago | innisfiltoday.ca | Marg. Bruineman

Doug Grabinsky considers himself a lucky guy, having spent the past three decades sharing his love of animals with others. As he tells it, it all started with a party, where he had been invited to bring along some of his critters – a hobby that included snakes, insects and rabbits. “Any my phone started ringing shortly after,” he tells BarrieToday.