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Barrie’s business community mourns sudden death of respected leader, innovator

Barrie’s business community mourns sudden death of respected leader, innovator

Barrie’s business community is mourning the sudden death of a long-time pillar in the community who passed away late last week.

Massive new flagpole stands tall in Barrie amid rising trade tensions

Massive new flagpole stands tall in Barrie amid rising trade tensions

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

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

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‘Up tick’ in cases: Rising threat of Lyme disease in central Ontario

‘Up tick’ in cases: Rising threat of Lyme disease in central Ontario

Local hockey coach accused of sexual assault maintains his innocence, lawyer says

Local hockey coach accused of sexual assault maintains his innocence, lawyer says

Alliston man dies in Highway 89 collision involving tractor-trailer

Alliston man dies in Highway 89 collision involving tractor-trailer

Active police investigation underway in Bradford neighbourhood

Active police investigation underway in Bradford neighbourhood

One airlifted, multiple sent to hospital in serious Stayner crash

One airlifted, multiple sent to hospital in serious Stayner crash

Realistic disaster scene played out at Burl’s Creek to sharpen skills of first responders

Realistic disaster scene played out at Burl’s Creek to sharpen skills of first responders

Four youths accused of armed robbery facing charges

Four youths accused of armed robbery facing charges

Police stop dozens of drivers making illegal turn onto Hwy 400 ramp in Barrie

Police stop dozens of drivers making illegal turn onto Hwy 400 ramp in Barrie

The votes are in: Orangeville park project one step closer to reality

The votes are in: Orangeville park project one step closer to reality

West Nile virus testing begins across Simcoe Muskoka

West Nile virus testing begins across Simcoe Muskoka

‘Staggering and concerning,’ OPP lays 21 impaired-related charges over 72 hours

‘Staggering and concerning,’ OPP lays 21 impaired-related charges over 72 hours

Firefighters awarded prestigious honour for life-saving efforts after fatal silo collapse

Firefighters awarded prestigious honour for life-saving efforts after fatal silo collapse

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Massive new flagpole stands tall in Barrie amid rising trade tensions

Massive new flagpole stands tall in Barrie amid rising trade tensions

Realistic disaster scene played out at Burl’s Creek to sharpen skills of first responders

Realistic disaster scene played out at Burl’s Creek to sharpen skills of first responders

Firefighters awarded prestigious honour for life-saving efforts after fatal silo collapse

Firefighters awarded prestigious honour for life-saving efforts after fatal silo collapse

The votes are in: Orangeville park project one step closer to reality

The votes are in: Orangeville park project one step closer to reality

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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

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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

Local rescue evacuates dozens of animals from Northern Ontario wildfires

Local rescue evacuates dozens of animals from Northern Ontario wildfires

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Watchdog says military police still resisting civilian oversight

By The Canadian PressJune 17, 2025 at 2:55PM EDT

Military vice-chief says there are no plans to arm Coast Guard vessels

One of Canada’s oldest, most notorious prisons to be replaced

Kristi Noem is ‘alert and recovering’ after trip to hospital over allergic reaction, official says

By The Associated PressJune 17, 2025 at 7:39PM EDT

Israel says it killed a top Iranian general as Trump warns people to flee Iranian capital

A split forms in MAGA world as Trump weighs next steps on Iran, with some top stars rebuking him

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Massive new flagpole stands tall in Barrie amid rising trade tensions

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Local hockey coach accused of sexual assault maintains his innocence, lawyer says

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The votes are in: Orangeville park project one step closer to reality

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‘Up tick’ in cases: Rising threat of Lyme disease in central Ontario

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F1 Grand Prix run extended in Montreal until 2035

By Rachel LauJune 17, 2025 at 6:17PM EDT

Oh, baby! Pieces of broadcasting legend Bob Cole’s collection put up for auction

Sabalenka apologizes to Gauff for post-match comments after French Open

G7 members agree to increase public sector use of AI, collaborate on quantum

By The Canadian PressJune 17, 2025 at 6:24PM EDT

A long-standing puzzle of ‘missing’ ordinary matter in the universe may be solved, astronomers say

Elon Musk’s X sues New York to block social media hate speech law

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

By CNNJune 17, 2025 at 2:53PM EDT

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

Northern U.S. states try to woo travellers with ‘Canadians-only’ deals amid faltering cross-border tourism

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