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New Medical Officer at Simcoe County District Health Unit

New Medical Officer at Simcoe County District Health Unit

Lisa Simon has been named the new Medical Officer of Health at Simcoe County District Health Unit.

135-metre-long container ships runs aground in Norway, sits dangerously close to a home

135-metre-long container ships runs aground in Norway, sits dangerously close to a home

Big Book Sale at Barrie Public Library

Big Book Sale at Barrie Public Library

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Defence suggests Tesla had defect that caused ‘unexpected acceleration’ prior to deadly crash

Defence suggests Tesla had defect that caused ‘unexpected acceleration’ prior to deadly crash

‘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

Police-involved shooting in Collingwood, SIU investigates

Police-involved shooting in Collingwood, SIU investigates

Mobile mole check truck visits Barrie and Orillia

Mobile mole check truck visits Barrie and Orillia

Innisfil rec complex remains closed as cleanup efforts continue

Innisfil rec complex remains closed as cleanup efforts continue

Last of three suspects busted in alleged assault in Penetanguishene

Last of three suspects busted in alleged assault in Penetanguishene

Mendicino to leave job as PM Carney’s chief of staff

Mendicino to leave job as PM Carney’s chief of staff

New innovation lab could be a ‘game-changer’ for automotive education in Barrie

New innovation lab could be a ‘game-changer’ for automotive education in Barrie

Grey skies, significant rainfall in effect across Simcoe County

Grey skies, significant rainfall in effect across Simcoe County

Town of Innisfil hosts ‘Fall Tourism Challenge’ to attract more visitors to the area

Town of Innisfil hosts ‘Fall Tourism Challenge’ to attract more visitors to the area

Convicted serial fraudster Todd ‘The Fraud’ Guthrie sentenced to more jail time

Convicted serial fraudster Todd ‘The Fraud’ Guthrie sentenced to more jail time

Cocaine, hydromorphone, fentanyl and wad of cash recovered in ‘large drug trafficking investigation’

Cocaine, hydromorphone, fentanyl and wad of cash recovered in ‘large drug trafficking investigation’

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Western premiers agree to develop new economic corridors, call for federal support

By The Canadian PressMay 23, 2025 at 5:55AM EDT

Ontario adding 2,600 teacher candidate spaces amid shortage

Alberta woman mistakenly freed from jail denies knowing about fake documents enabling her release

Iran and the U.S. hold a fifth round of nuclear negotiations in Rome with enrichment a key issue

By The Associated PressMay 23, 2025 at 8:19AM EDT

China criticizes U.S. ban on Harvard’s international students

Costa Rica police seize 5 capybaras, crack cocaine and marijuana from fleeing vehicle

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Mobile mole check truck visits Barrie and Orillia

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New innovation lab could be a ‘game-changer’ for automotive education in Barrie

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Trump’s Harvard visa threat could wipe out several of the school’s sports teams

By The Associated PressMay 23, 2025 at 8:19AM EDT

Bennett, Verhaeghe help Panthers roll past Hurricanes 5-0, take 2-0 lead in Eastern final

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Musk’s DOGE expanding his Grok AI in U.S. government, raising conflict concerns: Reuters exclusive

By ReutersMay 23, 2025 at 6:37AM EDT

Fierce-looking B.C. fossil confirmed as new genus, days after death of discoverer

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What Kermit the Frog said in a commencement address at a U.S. university

By The Associated PressMay 23, 2025 at 6:07AM EDT

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