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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

Robin Hood reunion: Russell Crowe attends Alan Doyle’s musical in P.E.I.

Robin Hood reunion: Russell Crowe attends Alan Doyle’s musical in P.E.I.

Multiple investigations underway following toddler’s death at N.B. horse racing track

Multiple investigations underway following toddler’s death at N.B. horse racing track

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

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

U.S. wine export market struggling after Canada ‘pulled the plug,’ expert says

U.S. wine export market struggling after Canada ‘pulled the plug,’ expert says

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

SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes

SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes

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

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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 $1M Ferrari – or is it? Insurance investigators face rising fraud claims

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

Finland’s lawmakers vote to leave land mine treaty as Nordic country boosts defences against Russia

By The Associated PressJune 19, 2025 at 8:57AM EDT

Huge Roman frescoes buried in pieces for 1,800 years uncovered

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

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Gravenhurst homes go up in flames

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Flying wheel bounces across Highway 400 into northbound vehicle

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Rollover crash slows traffic on Highway 400 near King Road

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

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Mark Walter to buy majority stake in L.A. Lakers for US$10 billion

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

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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