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BREAKING: Honda hits pause on plans for $15 billion EV project in Alliston, Ont.

BREAKING: Honda hits pause on plans for $15 billion EV project in Alliston, Ont.

One month after shutting down rumours that Honda Canada had plans to restructure its manufacturing footprint, the company confirmed it is hitting pause on its plans for a $15 billion electric vehicle (EV) project at its Alliston, Ont. location for two years.

Fire breaks out at Innisfil Recreational Complex

Fire breaks out at Innisfil Recreational Complex

Pointless highway deaths can be avoided: OPP

Pointless highway deaths can be avoided: OPP

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Ontario lettuce farm using AI to grow greens

Ontario lettuce farm using AI to grow greens

Second annual ‘Blooms for a Cause’ supports new healthcare facility in New Tecumseth

Second annual ‘Blooms for a Cause’ supports new healthcare facility in New Tecumseth

Second annual Mother's Day brunch at Barrie Hill Farms

Second annual Mother's Day brunch at Barrie Hill Farms

‘Moo-ving’ moment for community as cows are released into spring pasture

‘Moo-ving’ moment for community as cows are released into spring pasture

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Star-studded concert series comes to Barrie

Star-studded concert series comes to Barrie

SIU concludes case into death of Midland man struck by OPP vehicle

SIU concludes case into death of Midland man struck by OPP vehicle

Invasive and toxic species may be creeping around your yard

Invasive and toxic species may be creeping around your yard

Honda responds to report some Alliston, Ont. production may move to U.S. amid tariffs

Honda responds to report some Alliston, Ont. production may move to U.S. amid tariffs

Animal Tales

‘Moo-ving’ moment for community as cows are released into spring pasture

‘Moo-ving’ moment for community as cows are released into spring pasture

Rescues to releases: Local wildlife receives second chance at life

Rescues to releases: Local wildlife receives second chance at life

Pig named ‘Girl’ gives birth to surprise litter at Burk’s Falls farm

Pig named ‘Girl’ gives birth to surprise litter at Burk’s Falls farm

Hummingbirds return to Simcoe County after Spring migration

Hummingbirds return to Simcoe County after Spring migration

Highlights

New data showing Canadians are avoiding U.S. may be ‘consequential,’ says professor

By Christl DabuMay 12, 2025 at 7:20PM EDT

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P.E.I. fisherman says MSX parasite impact on oysters ‘devastating,’ calls for government support

Trump and Saudi crown prince sign a host of agreements as U.S. leader begins 4-day Mideast tour

By The Associated PressMay 13, 2025 at 10:51AM EDT

A warlord and 6 other people killed as militia infighting rocks Libya’s capital, officials say

Peruvian historical site vandalized with obscene graffiti in viral video

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