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Heatwave on the way for official start of summer, and experts say the heat is here to stay

Heatwave on the way for official start of summer, and experts say the heat is here to stay

The official start of summer will bring a a brief but potent heat wave.

Teen hospitalized after scooter crash

Teen hospitalized after scooter crash

Armed robbery at jewellery store under investigation: OPP

Armed robbery at jewellery store under investigation: OPP

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Police issue warning after clever thieves target senior in Barrie parking lot

Police issue warning after clever thieves target senior in Barrie parking lot

Beaver dam collapse forces emergency closure on Muskoka roads

Beaver dam collapse forces emergency closure on Muskoka roads

Head of youth hockey organization facing sexual assault charge has died

Head of youth hockey organization facing sexual assault charge has died

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

Wasaga Beach man accused of intimate partner violence charged with threatening an officer, damaging an OPP cruiser

Wasaga Beach man accused of intimate partner violence charged with threatening an officer, damaging an OPP cruiser

Youth allegedly struck by vehicle, 76-year-old driver charged

Youth allegedly struck by vehicle, 76-year-old driver charged

First day of summer brings sobering reminder for boaters

First day of summer brings sobering reminder for boaters

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

OSMH board faces backlash after removing city and legion seats

OSMH board faces backlash after removing city and legion seats

Here’s what’s happening at Barrie’s waterfront this summer

Here’s what’s happening at Barrie’s waterfront this summer

Dozens of cats rescued from severe hoarding situation in Ramara Township home

Dozens of cats rescued from severe hoarding situation in Ramara Township home

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

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

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

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

Animal Tales

Dozens of cats rescued from severe hoarding situation in Ramara Township home

Dozens of cats rescued from severe hoarding situation in Ramara Township home

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

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Events are being held across the country Saturday to mark Indigenous Peoples Day

By The Canadian PressJune 21, 2025 at 7:08AM EDT

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Canada’s Governor General calls for Hudson’s Bay artifacts to be returned to Indigenous communities

Pope Leo praises work of journalists in first public comments on clerical abuse scandal

By CNNJune 21, 2025 at 10:26AM EDT

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