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Lilo convicted of orchestrating attack and attempted kidnapping of Ontario woman Elnaz Hajtamiri

Lilo convicted of orchestrating attack and attempted kidnapping of Ontario woman Elnaz Hajtamiri

A jury has found Mohamad Lilo guilty of aggravated assault in the December 2021 frying pan attack on his former girlfriend Elnaz Hajtamiri.

Heatwave on the way for official start of summer

Heatwave on the way for official start of summer

Head of youth hockey organization facing sexual assault charge has died

Head of youth hockey organization facing sexual assault charge has died

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No excuses, no hot pets: Ontario SPCA urges pet owners to keep their furry friends at home

No excuses, no hot pets: Ontario SPCA urges pet owners to keep their furry friends at home

Driver stopped for balancing mattress on vehicle asks for police escort to destination

Driver stopped for balancing mattress on vehicle asks for police escort to destination

Woman caught damaging vehicle with golf club accused of assaulting arresting officers: SSP

Woman caught damaging vehicle with golf club accused of assaulting arresting officers: SSP

Multiple charges laid in Collingwood intimate partner violence incident: OPP

Multiple charges laid in Collingwood intimate partner violence incident: OPP

Man charged with attempted murder sentenced to time served for running victim over with pickup truck

Man charged with attempted murder sentenced to time served for running victim over with pickup truck

City of Barrie warns of scam circulating online

City of Barrie warns of scam circulating online

Community throws ‘super party’ to support 5-year-old Abby’s cancer fight

Community throws ‘super party’ to support 5-year-old Abby’s cancer fight

Could the colour of your child’s swimsuit save their life?

Could the colour of your child’s swimsuit save their life?

Search warrants executed in Midland, Penetanguishene result in drug trafficking charges for local man

Search warrants executed in Midland, Penetanguishene result in drug trafficking charges for local man

Muskoka Crime Unit, Ontario Fire Marshal investigating blaze that destroyed multiple homes

Muskoka Crime Unit, Ontario Fire Marshal investigating blaze that destroyed multiple homes

Ontario to provide ice storm recovery funding for businesses, municipalities

Ontario to provide ice storm recovery funding for businesses, municipalities

New study reveals pedestrians narrowly miss being struck at intersections every day in Canada

New study reveals pedestrians narrowly miss being struck at intersections every day in Canada

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Around The Region

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

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

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

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The Canada Strong Pass is now in effect

By Christl DabuJune 20, 2025 at 9:18AM EDT

Mike Pemberton wins Yukon Liberal leadership race, will be next premier

Ontario premier vows action on inspecting possibly stolen vehicles after W5 investigation

Azerbaijan sentences 7 journalists to prison in latest media crackdown

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Investigator and jurors speak out about Karen Read murder trial in aftermath of not guilty verdict

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Lilo convicted of orchestrating attack and attempted kidnapping of Ontario woman Elnaz Hajtamiri

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No excuses, no hot pets: Ontario SPCA urges pet owners to keep their furry friends at home

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Multiple charges laid in Collingwood intimate partner violence incident: OPP

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