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

BREAKING: Honda hits pause on plans for $15B EV expansion 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.

Allegedly impaired driver charged with speeding nearly 100km/h over limit

Allegedly impaired driver charged with speeding nearly 100km/h over limit

Fire breaks out at Innisfil Recreational Complex

Fire breaks out at Innisfil Recreational Complex

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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

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‘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

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

By Sarah PlowmanMay 13, 2025 at 12:33PM EDT

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Trump in Saudi speech urges Iran toward a ‘new and a better path’ as he pushes for nuclear deal

By The Associated PressMay 13, 2025 at 1:21PM EDT

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