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    • 'DELIVERY MAN' ROBS BARRIE BANK

      A man posing as a delivery person held up the Scotiabank branch at 19 Mapleview Drive in Barrie yesterday.  Police say the man walked into the branch carrying a large beige banker's box with the manager's name written on the outside.  He asked to see the manager, at which time, he pulled a handgun from his waistband and demanded the box be filled with 50 and 100 dollar bills.  The manager complied and the man made good his escape.  The weapon is believed to have been a 9mm Glock.  An image of the suspect, from the bank's security camera, is below.

      Bank Robber Sought


      GLENN HOWARD REMAINS TEAM TO BEAT AT BRIER

      It may be lonely at the top, but that's fine by Coldwater's Glenn Howard.  His rink remains undefeated at The Brier after a 9-5 victory this morning over Newfoundland and Labrador.  With the win, Howard improved his record to 8-0 and faces Manitoba this evening.

      MAN RESCUED FROM WASAGA BEACH HOUSE FIRE

      Two off-duty firefighters rescued a middle-aged Wasaga Beach man from a house fire this morning.  They arrived to a smoke-filled house at 1847 River Road West and found the man, unconscious, in the basement.  He was given oxygen and taken to hospital.  Fire Chief Mike McWilliam told KOOL FM NEWS the fire was traced to a workshop area in the basement.  He said there was more smoke than fire damage.  Cause has yet to be determined.

      NOBEL PEACE PRIZE FOR THE INTERNET?

      There are a record 237 nominations for this year's Nobel Peace Prize, the Internet among them.  Wired Magazine in Italy submitted the nomination.  It cites the internet as helping to advance dialogue, debate and concensus through communication.  The winner will be announced in October.

      YOUNG GIRLS WITH AMBITION

      What will they be when they grow up?  More than half of Canadian girls have their eyes on being their own boss, looking well beyond the ambitions of the generations that preceeded them.  Fifty-four percent of the 8 to 12 year olds surveyed in an Angus Reid survey said they were optimistic that nothing can stop them from reaching their dreams.  Only four percent felt that being a girl might stand in their way.

      JAFFER PLEA BARGAIN WILL STAND

      Prime Minister Harper's office will only say the case was prosecuted under provincial law and Ontario's Attorney General says it's not out of the ordinary for the Crown and defence to strike a plea deal in some circumstances.  There was outrage from the House of Commons Tuesday over a plea bargain for former Conservative M-P Rahim Jaffer.  He pleaded guilty to a charge of careless driving and was fined 500 dollars.  Prosecutors dropped charges of impaired driving and possession of cocaine saying there was no reasonable prospect of a conviction.  Jaffer, who is married to Grey-Simcoe M-P Helena Guergis, was charged last fall after police pulled him over for speeding in Palgrave.  The Liberals demanded the Conservatives order an appeal of the case, accusing the government of being hypocritical in terms of its get tough on crime agenda. 

      TASER USED TO SUBDUE BARRIE MAN

      Barrie Police used a taser last night to stop a domestic assault in a north-end home.  Responding to a 911 call, police found a man straddled over his 35 year old common-law wife, punching her about the face and head.  A tactical officer used his taser to subdue the man and end the attack.  Police say they had been arguing about a previous relationship.  A 25 year old man has been charged with assault.

      ARMED ROBBERY

      Barrie Police say a man armed with a handgun walked into a Mac's Convenience store on Cundles Road West shortly after 2:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.  He demanded cash from the clerk, it was handed over and he took off on foot.  Police arrived along with the canine unit, the dogs couldn't track him down but cops say they have very good pictures of the thief on surveillance video.   He's described as white, in his 20's, tall, slim build, had red blotches on his hands and face.  If you any information that can aid their investigation, contact Barrie police or crimestoppers.

      COLLINGWOOD RESIDENTS CHARGED IN PORN SWEEP

      Thirty five people, including two men from Collingwood, are facing numerous child pornography charges. The charges were laid after provincial police executed 44 search warrants. More than 120 charges have been laid. Others charged are from Ottawa, Sudbury, London and Toronto. More arrests are expected. In addition, two child victims have been identified - one from Ontario, the other from outside Canada.

  • Tuesday, March 09, 2010

    • THREE THOUSAND PAY RESPECTS TO OFFICER

      As many as three thousand police and other law enforcement and emergency personnel marched into the Hershey Centre in Mississauga this afternoon to pay respects to Peel Regional Police officer Artem 'James' Ochakovsky.  The 36 year old, who made his home in Barrie with his wife and three year old son, died a week ago, twenty-four hours after his cruiser collided with another car as he responded to a non-emergency call near Pearson International Airport.  Peel Regional Police Chief Mike Metcalf called Ochakovsky the ideal police officer - mature, focussed and multi-lingual; a man of conviction, committed to being a good police officer and family man. 

      JAFFER FINED $500

      Former Conservative M-P Rahim Jaffer has pleaded guilty to careless driving and has been fined 500 dollars in an Orangeville court.  Jaffer, who is married to Simcoe Grey M-P Helena Guergis, was arrested last fall after police stopped him for speeding in Palgrave.  Charges of cocaine possession and drunk driving were withdrawn.

      ARMED DRUG STORE ROBBERY

      Barrie Police say a man with a crowbar walked into a south end drug store on Monday night just as they were about the close.  He jumped over the counter and demanded the pharmacist hand over a quantity of oxycontin.  He's described as white, late 20's, 5'7", chubby build and face.  He jumped into the passenger side of a four door red Toyota that fled the scene.  If you have any information that can aid the investigation, contact Barrie police or crimestoppers.

      SUSPECT IN OFFICER'S SLAYING IDENTIFIED

      SIU investigators have identified the suspect in yesterday's shootout with police east of Goderich as a 70 year old Burk's Falls man.  He remains in critical condition in hospital.  Veteran OPP officer Vu Pham was killed in the gunfire.  Witnesses have said as many as twenty shots were exchanged.  The gunfire erupted after Pham stopped a vehicle as he investigated a domestic dispute.

      BARRIE EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK GOOD

      The employment outlook in Barrie is looking up.  A Manpower survey has found 10 percent of local employers plan to hire new staff betwen April and June.  Eighty percent percent said they will maintain current staffing levels.  Just seven percent anticipating cutbacks.

      BARRIE MAN DIES AFTER FALL

      A 21 year old Barrie man, who fell and hit his head early Sunday morning, has died of his injuries.  South Simcoe Police say Shayne Pepper was leaving a pub on Holland Street in Bradford when he fell.  He died early this morning.  Foul play is not suspected.

      BARRIE SKATERS 5TH AFTER COMPULSORIES

      Barrie's Mitchell Islam and Alexandra Paul are sitting fifth after the compulsories in ice dancing at the world junior figure skating championships at The Hague.  They trail three teams from Russia and another from the U.S.  Cory Raeburn at the Mariposa Skating Club told KOOL FM NEWS this is great for the couple.  The original dance competition is Thursday followed by the free dance final on Friday.

      "CHIEF WANTED" AD CONTROVERSY DEALT WITH

      Barrie City Council feels the "Police Chief Wanted" ad controversy has been dealt with and wants to move on.  One councillor, last night, wanted to involve the Ontario Civilian Police Commission, but the majority of council defeated his motion, for a couple of reasons.  Councillor John Brassard told KOOL FM NEWS they want to avoid the legal costs involved, and Mayor Dave Aspden said he had already contacted the commission - last Thursday.  Brassard said it's unclear why the mayor contacted the commission, since no one on council has seen the letter he sent.  In fact, last night, was the first time council had heard about it.

      RVH NOT WORRIED ABOUT FUNDING FORMULA

      Officials at Royal Victoria Hospital are not concerned about potential changes in the way hospitals are funded.  A Globe and Mail report has hinted the province might tailor hospital budgets to reflect the age of the communities they are in, as well as growth in those communities.  Royal Victoria Hospital President, Janice Skot, says she supports this Health Based Allocation Model and is optimistic it would result in increased funding for RVH.  She notes there will never be enough money for every hospital to provide every service, but by working together and taking this systems approach to health care, she says hospitals can make more efficient use of the funding that is available.

      PENETANG TEEN RAISES DEFIBRILLATOR AWARENESS

      His life was saved by a defibrillator at his school, now, 14-year old Brandon Koskitalo of Penetanguishene is helping to ensure every school in the province has the device.  Koskitalo was at Queen's Park today, telling his story to MPP's.  He went into cardiac arrest November 2, 2009 while attending James Keating Elementary School - which was equipped with a defibrillator.  All concerned, his family, paramedics and school staff, maintain the device saved his life.  Elissa Freeman, with the Heart and Stroke Foundation, told KOOL FM NEWS that two-thousand Automated External Defibrillators are already in use in schools across the province and they have saved 21 lives. 

      CHILEAN QUAKE MOVES CITY CLOSER TO OCEAN

      Not only did that massive earthquake in Chile speed up the earth's rotation by microseconds, it also shifted the city of Concepcion three metres closer to the Pacific Ocean.  In fact, the Falkland Islands and eastern Brazil, more than a thousand kilometres from the quake's epicentre, were moved as well, albeit just centimetres.  Researchers base this on GPS readings taken before and ten days after the quake.

      TEAM HOWARD ON TOP

      Ontario all alone at the top of the standings at the Brier in Halifax.  Glenn Howard's Coldwater Curling Club rink defeated both New Brunswick and Nova Scotia on Monday to improve to 5-0.  Alberta, Newfoundland and Manitoba are right behind with records of 4-1.

  • Monday, March 08, 2010

    • OPP OFFICER DIES OF GUNSHOT WOUNDS

      A 37-year old OPP officer has died after being shot this morning in a community east of Goderich.  OPP Commissoner Julian Fantino says the officer, Vu Pham, had pulled over a pick-up truck this morning.  Witnesses say there was an exchange of gunfire between the officer and the driver, believed to be in his 70's, during which as many as 20 shots may have been exchanged.  The suspect suffered gunshot wounds as well.  The officer is a 15-year veteran of the OPP and previously worked out of Parry Sound detachment.  He is married with three children.  Ontario's Special Investigation Unit is handling the investigation.

      BARRIE COUNCILLORS SAY "ENOUGH"

      Barrie City councillors sound as though they've had enough of the debate over who was responsible and who should pay for the 'Police Chief Wanted' ad that was placed in the Globe and Mail.  Most say it's time to move on to more important matters.  Councillor Barry Ward telling KOOL FM NEWS he thinks council has received all the answers it's going to get from the mayor and there are more pressing issues to deal with; what to do with land the city annexed from Innisfil, for instance, and a new condo development downtown.  One councillor has indicated he'll seek support to send the matter to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission.   But Ward said it cost the city thousands of dollars in legal bills the last time the Commission investigated a matter involving the mayor, and he's not sure it would be prudent to do that again.

      IT HAPPENED SO FAST...

      Life sneaks up on you quickly sometimes.  A man walking along Johnson Street, near Douglas Street in Barrie called 911 Sunday after being struck as a car past him.  He told police someone in the car had hit him with a baseball bat.  When police located the vehicle in question, they determined the man had not been attacked with a bat, but had been struck, accidentally, by the vehicle's side-mirror.  No charges were laid.

      CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

      It's the 100th anniversary today of International Women's Day. There are many events planned across Canada, including an event in Barrie. The Women's and Children's Shelter, in conjunction with Colibri, are hosting an event this evening at the Army, Navy, Air Force Hall on George St. in Barrie. There will be a cafe style setting and live entertainment, plus food prepared by local ethnic restaurants. The event is open to men, women and children, and will run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

      ONTARIO'S RECOVERY PLAN

      The McGuinty government sees a bright future for Ontario after the thumping it took during the recession. Today's Speech from the Throne outlined a blueprint for recovery that includes developing a highly skilled workforce, exploiting the mining potential of Ontario's north, and improved access to colleges and universities. As for the record 24.7-billion dollar deficit, the speech said the government will not put economic growth at risk by cutting too much too soon. And it will not spend as if there is no deficit. Further details on the economic action plan will come in the budget later this month.

      ARRESTS IN NEW TECUMSETH DRUG RAID

      Three men and a woman are facing a number of drug-related charges after the OPP Organized Crime, Drug Enforcement and Street Crime Units raided a home at 6148 Highway 9 in New Tecumseth. A quantity of cocaine, marijuana, prescription pills and Canadian currency was seized. Two of the accused are from new Tecumseth, two are from Caledon. They range in age from 22 to 31. In addition to the drug charges, one of the accused is also charged with breach of probation.

      SOMETHING FAMILIAR IN GAS THEFTS

      Gas bars in the Barrie-area have been asked by police to keep an eye out for a red Pontiac G3.  The driver filled his tank at a Cundles Road East gas station Sunday and drove off without paying.  Barrie Police say the same driver had done the same thing at the same station on five previous occasions in the past month.

      BARRIE MAN HURT

      South Simcoe Police say a Barrie man suffered serious injuries early Sunday morning in Bradford. They say it happened around 1:30 a.m.   The 21 year old walked out of a pub to talk to some friends when he slipped on some ice, fell and hit his head with considerable force.   He was rushed to hospital where he was listed in critical condition.  If you have any information that can aid their investigation, contact South Simcoe Police.

      BARRIE COLT SIGNS BIG LEAGUE DEAL

      Forward Luke Pither has become the ninth member of the Barrie Colts to be drafted or signed by an NHL club.  The Phildelphia Flyers have signed him to a future contract which begins at the start of next season.  Pither, who is in his over-age season, is the Colts leading scorer with 35 goals and 56 points this season. 

      REPORTS OF ATTEMPTED ABDUCTIONS FALSE

      Two reports late last week from two Bradford girls about attempted abductions have turned out to be false.  One of the girls, aged 12, filed a report Thursday saying she had been followed by a black van or SUV as she walked back to school.  She told her principal the two male occupants of the vehicle pulled up beside her and ordered her to get inside.  Friday, another 12 year old girl said she, too, had been followed while walking to W. H. Day that morning.  She gave a similar description of the vehicle and its occupants.  Police have determined that both stories were fictitious.

      SUNDAY MINOR HOCKEY RESULTS

      The Barrie Canadian First Financial minor midget AA Colts have advanced to the OMHA final against Georgetown. They eliminated Whitby with a 5-2 victory Sunday to take the series 3 games to 2. Heading into the weekend the Colts trailed in the series 2 games to 1.

      The Elmvale Bedford Solutions Bantam AE team has also advanced to the championship. Cam Johnston scored 17 seconds into overtime to give Elmvale a 5-4 win over Napanee and a date with Pelham in the best of seven final.

  • Sunday, March 07, 2010

    • SALMONELLA WARNING

      The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a warning about two pretzel products that may have been contaminated with salmonella.  The products are:

      H.K. Anderson, Pretzel Bites, 9 oz. Honey Mustard. UPC code 070271 00130 3.

      President's Choice, Honey Mustard flavour, 300 g, Pretzel Nuggets. UPC code 0 60383 99222 4

      These products are manufactured in the U.S. and have been distributed across Canada.  They contain a hydrolyzed vegetable protein that is the subject of a recall due to salmonella contamination.  This protein is found in thousands of food items from dried foods to dips to dressings.  It's anticipated the recall will be expanded.  While no illnesses have been reported, salmonella can cause serious and sometimes deadly infections in young children, elderly people and those with a weakened immune system.  In healthy people, it can result in short term symptoms such as severe headaches, high fever, abdominal pain and diarhhea.


      COLTS CLINCH HOME-ICE THROUGH PLAYOFFS

      The Barrie Colts clinched home-ice advantage throughout the Ontario Hockey League playoffs with a 4-2 win Sunday over the Belleville Bulls.  T.J. Brodie, Darren Archibald, Luke Pither and Alex Pietrangelo scored for the Colts.  It was their second victory over the Bulls in four days.

      FUNERAL SERVICE FOR OFFICER

      The funeral service for Peel Regional Police Constable Artem Ochakovsky will be at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Hershey Centre in Mississauga. The Barrie resident died Tuesday night of injuries he suffered in a two car crash on Monday night. A trust fund has been established for his wife, Erin, and three year old son, Owen. Donations can be made at any TD branch by cheque or deposit directed to:

      Branch No: 0159
      Account Number: 6529108.
      Cheques or deposits should be made out to: "In Trust for the Family of James Ochakovski".
      The "memo" line of the cheque must include the Branch No.(0159) and Account number (6529108) information.

      If you'd like to express condolences, log on to www.peelpolice.on.ca and click on send conolences.

      SIMCOE CAS STILL NEEDS MONEY

      Despite a recent $2.9-million cash infusion, the Simcoe County Children's Aid Society says it needs more funding. Even with the recent help from the province, the local CAS is still $1.8-million in the red. The Ontario government has created a commission to promote sustainable child welfare, while looking at the funding formula of Children's Aid Societies. As far as numbers go, the Simcoe County CAS says it gets $73 dollars per day per child, while the actual costs are $89 per day per child.

      TIME FOR CHANGE: TORIES

      Ontario Conservative leader Tim Hudak has unveiled a new party logo, a new website and what may be a first - an iPhone app to help attract more voters, particularly the young.   Hudak launched a blistering attack against the Liberals in his keynote address at the Conservative's annual meeting in Ottawa.  He called the McGuinty government reckless and failed, and predicted Ontarians will turn to the Conservatives, as they did in 1995, after the 'disastrous' NDP government of Bob Rae.  Hudak promised to cut taxes and create a better environment for investment to help create jobs, unlike the Liberals, which he said have offered nothing but attacks and catchy phrases.

      PRETEND PISTOL ATTRACTS PLENTY OF POLICE

      Reports of a man walking with a handgun tucked in his waistepants had the Barrie Police Tactical Unit out last night. Police say they took a call from a witness who saw the man walk into a house on Cheltenham Road. Officers flooded the area, while a few went inside the house. There, they made five arrests.  As for the man with the gun, it turns out he was carrying an air pistol. No charges were laid in that incident. Police remind the public to use common sense when transporting replica firearms.

      SLED RACE CANCELLED

      If you were thinking of heading up to the Highland Cup snowmobile race in Haliburton, on Sunday, March 7th, save your time. It's been cancelled due to snow -- specifically, the lack of it. 

      GIVE SID'S STICK BACK!

      $10,000 no questions asked: That's the deal Reebok Canada is offering to whoever stole Sidney Crosby's stick -- the rather famous one he used to score that gold-medal-winning goal last Sunday at the Vancouver Winter Olympics. In the celebratory mayhem on the ice just after he scored it, the precious stick and a hockey glove belonging to Crosby were taken and never returned to the young superstar. Now, Reebok's counting on somebody out there to do the right thing (at the right price, of course).

  • Saturday, March 06, 2010

    • CLOSE CALL FOR BRADFORD GIRL

      South Simcoe Police say that on Thursday, as a 12-year-old Bradford girl was walking to school after lunch at home, a small black van or SUV pulled up beside her with two men inside. The driver told her three times to get in. The girl then ran, making it safely to school. From her description of what happened, police are looking for two men thought to be in their 20's. Both were wearing hoodies covering their faces. Race, unknown. The black vehicle had two pink ribbon stickers on the back window. Call police if you have any information on this incident. 

      TAKIN' IT TO THE STREETS

      If you've got talent and you like the fresh air gig, take note. The City of Barrie will be holding open auditions this Sunday at the Downtown Community Centre. You'll have three to five minutes to show your stuff, whether it's singing, playing an instrument, doing a balancing act, whatever. For more information, call the City at 739-4299. 

      BOOSTING SUPPORT FOR BARRIE'S ARTISTS

      Barrie culture is cashing in. This year, the City will hand out close to $30,000 more than last year in cultural grants. 16 community arts groups and nine individual artists will enjoy a total of $324,880. The MacLaren Art Centre is scheduled to get just over a third of that money for its operating expenses. 

  • Friday, March 05, 2010

    • SMELLS LIKE SPRING

      Spring is still a few weeks away, but with sunshine booked in for the weekend and temperatures rising to 6 or 7, people are already thinking patio.  Still, there are concerns, especially about the condition of the ice.  Sue Villani at Love To Fish Simcoe says the ice should be fine for the weekend.  The time to watch will be Sunday night, after everyone has finished going back and forth from the shore to the fish huts.  Her advice?  Use common sense and watch for pressure cracks.  As for snowmobiling, Eric Saunter at the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, says trail conditions and ice conditions vary so greatly across the region that the best thing to do is check with your local club before you head out or visit the federation's website at www.ofsc.ca.  Of course, you may have another adventure in mind this weekend.  Shopping perhaps?  For a new spring wardrobe?  Elle Canada, Women's Wear Daily and Flare magazine's list the following as trends to watch for this spring: scuba dresses, tie-dyes, bras over t-shirts and the colour nude. 

      DRUG BUSTS

      Barrie Police say several of their units executed a warrant on a Gowan Street business on Thursday.  Inside they discovered a small marijuana growing operation with several plants in various stages of growth as well as some dried dope.  At the same time they executed a warrant on the business owner's home in Tiny Township where they also found a grow-op.  A 50 year old man faces several charges, a young man and woman, both 19 years of age were also arrested.  Police continue to look for another suspect. 

      C. DIFF WATCH CONTINUES AT RVH

      One new case of C. difficile has been detected this week at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie.  That brings the total number, going back to last month, to 10, though some of those patients have been cleared.  It may be another couple of weeks, barring further cases, before they can declare the outbreak is over.  There are no visitor restrictions in place, but visiting hours are being strictly enforced: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., two visitors per patient at a time.

      FUNERAL SERVICE FOR OFFICER

      The funeral service for Peel Regional Police Constable Artem Ochakovsky will be at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Hershey Centre in Mississauga.  The Barrie resident died Tuesday night of injuries he suffered in a two car crash on Monday night.  A trust fund has been established for his wife, Erin, and three year old son, Owen.  Donations can be made at any TD branch by cheque or deposit directed to:

      Branch No: 0159
      Account Number: 6529108.
      Cheques or deposits should be made out to: "In Trust for the Family of James Ochakovski".
      The "memo" line of the cheque must include the Branch No.(0159) and Account number (6529108) information.

      If you'd like to express condolences, log on to www.peelpolice.on.ca and click on send conolences.


      YOUR BODY A COMPUTER TOUCHSCREEN?

      How about this?  Your next computer touchscreen could be on your arm.  Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University researchers are developing something they call 'skinput'.  It's an armband that can project a touchscreen onto your body - your hand or your forearm in most cases -  in the form of large tabs or push buttons.  It's an acoustical thing.  You tap your forearm, the software listens and assigns each tap to a location on the screen.  This kind of thing is always being projected onto tabletops and other flat surfaces, but researchers say you can't always find a table when you need one.  The body, on the other hand, provides two square metres of surface area all the time.

      SURVIVALIST CAUSE OF DEATH

      The OPP say their investigation into the death of Richard Code has been concluded.   The post mortem conducted on Thursday showed the 41 year old Toronto man died of hypothermia.  Code had travelled to Muskoka last week for a survival expedition.  His body was found in the wilderness northwest of Hunstville on Wednesday.  Experts say he clearly didn't have the proper training nor the right equipment to survive in the outdoors at this time of year.

      BRACEBRIDGE MAN HURT IN FIRE

      A 40-year old Bracebridge man suffered serious burns in a house fire late this morning.  Firefighters were called to a Kirst Road address just before noon and quickly extinguished the kitchen fire.  Bracebridge OPP say a pan caught fire while someone was frying mushrooms.  A 71 year old woman was treated at hospital for smoke-related injuries.

      BARRIE ICE DANCERS TO SKATE AT 'WORLDS'

      They have a national championship on their resume, now Barrie ice dancers Alexandra Paul and Mitchell Islam are looking to add some international experience. They leave today for the World Junior Figure Skating Championships in The Hague. The couple has only been skating together for a year, but Islam says it’s been a good fit from the start. They won the national championship in London in January.  Islam told KOOL FM NEWS they're aiming for a finish in the top five or six at the world championship.  And yes, they have their eyes on the 2014 Winter Olympics.

  • Thursday, March 04, 2010

    • FEDS CALL FOR MASSIVE CUTS: BUDGET

      The Harper government says it will cut spending by 17.6 billion dollars over the next five years as it starts to beat down a federal deficit that tops 56-billion dollars.  Some of that saving will come when the mission in Aghanistan comes to an end, from a freeze in foreign aid spending and the end of stimulus spending a year from now.  In addition, government administrative costs will be slashed by almost seven-billion dollars.  It's anticipated these measures will help to lower the deficit to 1.8 billion dollars by 2015.  There are no tax cuts for the average Canadian.  And while there is also no big spending, the government has found 44-million dollars for Canada's elite athletes over the next two years.

      NORWALK OUTBREAK OVER AT G&M HOSPITAL

      The Norwalk Virus outbreak in a medical unit at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is over, but visitor restrictions remain in effect.  While visitation is allowed, each patient will be allowed just one adult visitor at a time between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m.  No visitors under the age of 18 will be allowed.  Hospital officials say there is still a high incidence of the illness in the community and the restrictions are necessary to help limit transmission of the illness to patients.

      TRUST FUND FOR OFFICER'S FAMILY

      A Facebook tribute page has been posted for Peel Police officer and Barrie resident Artem Otchakovski.  And Peel Police have set up a trust fund for his wife and three year old son.  Donations can be made at any TD branch by cheque or deposit directed to:

      Branch No: 0159
      Account Number: 6529108.
      Cheques or deposits should be made out to: "In Trust for the Family of James Otchakovski".
      The "memo" line of the cheque must include the Branch No.(0159) and Account number (6529108) information.

      Otchakovski died Tuesday night of injuries suffered in a two car crash Monday night in Brampton.  He was responding to a non-emergency call at the time.


      SLOW SPEED CHASE IN INNISFIL

      When a driver refused to pull over for South Simcoe Police last night, there was a brief slow-speed pursuit.  Police say the vehicle was being driven in an erratic manner.  They arrested the driver, without incident, after he pulled into a driveway.  A 40-year old Barrie man has been charged with numerous offences including impaired driving, flight from police and breach of probation.

      MAN'S BODY FOUND NEAR HUNTSVILLE

      The brother of the Toronto man found dead yesterday in the woods near Huntsville says police have told him he died of hypothermia.  Forty one year old Richard Code was big fan of the show "Survivorman".  He had taken few supplies with him for his weekend trip, leaving instructions with his landlady to call police if he did not return by Sunday night.  Temperature last weekend dropped to minus 12 at night.

      BEAVER CREEK INMATE APPREHENDED

      An inmate who escaped from the Beaver Creek Institute near Gravenhurst almost a month ago is back behind bars. The 32 year old man, who was doing a stretch for counterfeiting, was captured after a short foot chase yesterday in St. Catharines. He has ben chargd with being unlawfully at large and with a firearms-related offence.

      MINOR HOCKEY

      Innisfil Minor Novice Winterhawks are on their way to the All Ontario Championship after beating Orillia last night 5-0. They'll face Central Wellington in the final.

      Bedford Solutions Elmvale Coyotes Bantam AE beat Napanee 4-2 to take a 2 games to 1 lead in their series. Games four is Saturday in Napanee.

      Barrie Marble Slab Creamery Minor Atom AAA took Markham to win that series 3 games to 1. Barrie advances to the semi finals.

      Barrie Retro Planet Peewees beat Stouffville 4-2. Barrie leads the series 2 games to 1.

      Barrie North Winter Tennis Minor Midget AAA lost to Ajax-Pickering 4-2 bringing their season to an end.

      Orillia Burton Financial Major Atoms beat Whitby 4-3 in overtime.

      HUNSTVILLE WOMAN BEHIND ANTHEM FLAP?

      Many fingers pointing to Hunstville after the federal government said in yesterday's speech from the throne that it would examine the original gender neutral wording of the national anthem.  When asked who had complained about the wording, Huntsville-area MP Tony Clement said he received a few emails, one in particular from a 60 year old Huntsville woman. He says she felt excluded by the line "in all thy sons command".  The original wording in 1908 was "thou dost in us command".  One suggestion has been to change it to "in all of us command".

      THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT...AND THE DAY

      Have an eye.  Nottawasaga OPP say the warm weather has awakened some of our wildlife and put some 'spring' into the step others.  They report an increasing number of collisions between vehicles and deer in Adjala-Tosorontio Township.  Police reminding everyone to drive with added caution through rural areas.  Wildlife, they say, tend to try to cross roadways very suddenly.  Be prepared.

      BARRIE ICE DANCERS TO SKATE AT 'WORLDS'

      They have a national championship on their resume, now Barrie ice dancers Alexandra Paul and Mitchell Islam are looking to add some international experience. They leave Friday for the World Junior Figure Skating Championships in The Hague. The couple has only been skating together for a year, but Islam says it’s been a good fit from the start. They won the national championship in London in January. Islam told KOOL FM NEWS they're aiming for a finish in the top five or six at the world championship. And yes, they have their eyes on the 2014 Winter Olympics.

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