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Gravenhurst homes go up in flames

Gravenhurst homes go up in flames

An early-morning house fire in the Muskoka Region is being tackled by Gravenhurst firefighters.

Flying wheel bounces across Highway 400 into northbound vehicle

Flying wheel bounces across Highway 400 into northbound vehicle

Rollover crash slows traffic on Highway 400 near King Road

Rollover crash slows traffic on Highway 400 near King Road

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Drysdale Tree Farms community mourns loss of Doug Drysdale

Drysdale Tree Farms community mourns loss of Doug Drysdale

Distressed toddler rescued from hot car after keys get locked inside

Distressed toddler rescued from hot car after keys get locked inside

Driver, 21, dies in head-on crash with utility truck

Driver, 21, dies in head-on crash with utility truck

Jet skier charged with speeding, prompting warning from OPP marine unit

Jet skier charged with speeding, prompting warning from OPP marine unit

Moose tales of Muskoka, how these majestic Canadian animals found refuge

Moose tales of Muskoka, how these majestic Canadian animals found refuge

Police execute search warrant at Bradford home after reports of youths with a firearm

Police execute search warrant at Bradford home after reports of youths with a firearm

18-year-old arrested after shooting in East Gwillimbury: YRP

18-year-old arrested after shooting in East Gwillimbury: YRP

Civil lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct by former Barrie councillor Mike McCann dismissed

Civil lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct by former Barrie councillor Mike McCann dismissed

This is on the agenda for Barrie council’s last meeting before summer break

This is on the agenda for Barrie council’s last meeting before summer break

Writing could be on the wall for Orillia to generate revenue

Writing could be on the wall for Orillia to generate revenue

Unoccupied truck catches police attention, stolen vehicles discovered

Unoccupied truck catches police attention, stolen vehicles discovered

Bust out those umbrellas, Environment Canada issues rainfall warning

Bust out those umbrellas, Environment Canada issues rainfall warning

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Around The Region

Barrie man wins big with lottery ticket purchased by his wife on a whim

Barrie man wins big with lottery ticket purchased by his wife on a whim

New garbage carts to be delivered starting this week: Here’s what you need to know

New garbage carts to be delivered starting this week: Here’s what you need to know

Shovels hit the ground on modern, state-of-the-art fire station in New Tecumseth

Shovels hit the ground on modern, state-of-the-art fire station in New Tecumseth

Massive new flagpole stands tall in Barrie amid rising trade tensions

Massive new flagpole stands tall in Barrie amid rising trade tensions

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Iconic movies you didn’t know were filmed in Simcoe Muskoka

Iconic movies you didn’t know were filmed in Simcoe Muskoka

How a local diner became home to one of the largest teapot collections

How a local diner became home to one of the largest teapot collections

‘Do you want to kiss a millionaire?’ Newmarket man breaks $65M jackpot win to wife

‘Do you want to kiss a millionaire?’ Newmarket man breaks $65M jackpot win to wife

Owen Sound, Ont. man builds Chi-Cheemaun tribute using 92,000 Lego pieces

Owen Sound, Ont. man builds Chi-Cheemaun tribute using 92,000 Lego pieces

Animal Tales

Moose tales of Muskoka, how these majestic Canadian animals found refuge

Moose tales of Muskoka, how these majestic Canadian animals found refuge

Innisfil police rescue struggling deer in Lake Simcoe waters

Innisfil police rescue struggling deer in Lake Simcoe waters

Birds of prey used to keep other birds away from Muskoka landfill

Birds of prey used to keep other birds away from Muskoka landfill

Local restaurant opens patio to dogs offering ‘pup-tizers’ and dog-safe beer

Local restaurant opens patio to dogs offering ‘pup-tizers’ and dog-safe beer

Highlights

Territorial Liberals hold leadership convention to replace Yukon premier

By The Canadian PressJune 19, 2025 at 6:18AM EDT

A $1 million Ferrari – or is it? Canada’s insurance investigators face rising fraud claims

‘Fed up with Trump rhetoric’: U.S. city renames street to honour Canada

Czech police nab fake dentist who extracted teeth, gave root canals, and applied anesthesia

By AFPJune 19, 2025 at 7:38AM EDT

‘Should not continue to exist’: Israel threatens Iran’s top leader after more than 200 wounded in hospital strike

South Africa opens a new inquiry into apartheid-era killings known as Cradock Four

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Gravenhurst homes go up in flames

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Rollover crash slows traffic on Highway 400 near King Road

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After a whopping sale, the Los Angeles Lakers will no longer be the Buss family business

By The Associated PressJune 19, 2025 at 6:53AM EDT

Maybe next year? A look at where Canadian teams stand amid Stanley Cup drought

Lakers to be sold in record-breaking US$10 billion deal: ESPN

SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes, but no injuries reported

By The Associated PressJune 19, 2025 at 5:50AM EDT

Lack of appropriate safeguards led to 23andMe data breach, joint investigation finds

Elon Musk’s X sues over requirement to show how social media platforms handle problematic posts

Canadians’ budget tighter than Americans on food: Leger

By Charlie BuckleyJune 18, 2025 at 3:05PM EDT

Father’s Day prank goes viral as 200 Texas dads get duped into wearing the same shirt to church

Canadians spending less time with friends, especially those of working age: StatCan

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