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Where to keep cool during this week’s ‘extreme’ heat

Where to keep cool during this week’s ‘extreme’ heat

The City of Orillia announced on Sunday that they are opening several cooling centres for public use early this week during the forecasted extreme heat conditions.

Heat warning in effect as ‘dangerous heat’ set to begin

Heat warning in effect as ‘dangerous heat’ set to begin

Police search for missing teen

Police search for missing teen

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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

Highlights

Carney travelling to Europe for security, defence talks with EU, NATO

By The Canadian PressJune 22, 2025 at 2:27PM EDT

Iranians in Canada watch and worry after U.S. strikes on nuclear sites

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U.S. signals a willingness to renew talks with Iran and avoid a prolonged war

By The Associated PressJune 22, 2025 at 1:57PM EDT

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Suicide bomber kills at least 13 in Syrian church near Damascus during mass

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Impaired GTA driver on Highway 11 charged after traffic complaint: OPP

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Kevin Durant is going from the Suns to the Rockets in a blockbuster trade, AP source says

By The Associated PressJune 22, 2025 at 2:11PM EDT

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