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Orillia home destroyed by fire that claimed pet’s life

Orillia home destroyed by fire that claimed pet’s life

An early-morning fire destroyed a home in Orillia, occupants escaped unharmed.

Barrie’s summer season kicks-off as Open Air Dunlop’s festivals begin

Barrie’s summer season kicks-off as Open Air Dunlop’s festivals begin

Police locate car allegedly involved in deadly hit-and-run

Police locate car allegedly involved in deadly hit-and-run

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Barrie’s summer season kicks-off as Open Air Dunlop’s festivals begin

Barrie’s summer season kicks-off as Open Air Dunlop’s festivals begin

Early bird tickets for Split the Pot to support local health care deadline at midnight

Early bird tickets for Split the Pot to support local health care deadline at midnight

Tribute acts bring rock legends to life at Casino Rama this summer

Tribute acts bring rock legends to life at Casino Rama this summer

OPP officers gather in Gravenhurst for annual marine training

OPP officers gather in Gravenhurst for annual marine training

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Honda hits pause on plans for $15B EV expansion in Alliston, Ont.

Honda hits pause on plans for $15B EV expansion in Alliston, Ont.

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

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

Canadian man sentenced to 2 1/2 years in U.S. Social Security fraud

By The Canadian PressMay 14, 2025 at 12:23PM EDT

Canadian youth struggle with making friends and bullying: UNICEF report

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

Mexican beauty influencer shot to death during TikTok livestream

By ReutersMay 14, 2025 at 12:21PM EDT

Court rules in favour of the New York Times over texts between an EU chief and a pharma boss

Democratic congressman pushes articles of impeachment against Trump, but colleagues criticize it

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Orillia home destroyed by fire that claimed pet’s life

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Barrie’s summer season kicks-off as Open Air Dunlop’s festivals begin

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Open the locks to Huntsville summer boating

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Pointless highway deaths can be avoided: OPP

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BBC’s main soccer presenter Lineker issues apology after sharing ‘antisemitic’ social media post

By The Associated PressMay 14, 2025 at 12:28PM EDT

As WNBA popularity soars, player salaries remain a big hurdle for the league to address

Coco Gauff advances to Italian Open semifinals with straight-set win over Mirra Andreeva

How ancient reptile footprints are rewriting the history of when animals evolved to live on land

By The Associated PressMay 14, 2025 at 11:12AM EDT

Food grown with fewer chemicals? A Brazilian scientist wins US$500,000 for showing the way

Pope Leo XIV is back on social media, with a message of peace

Clinging to a Greek cliff, this monastery welcomes people from around the world. No women allowed

May 14, 2025 at 10:37AM EDT

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Noise complaints about children in playgrounds should be ignored: report

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