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Civil lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct by former Barrie councillor Mike McCann dismissed

Civil lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct by former Barrie councillor Mike McCann dismissed

A million-dollar civil lawsuit against former Barrie councillor Mike McCann alleging he sexually assaulted a city employee has been dismissed without costs.

Distressed toddler rescued from hot car after keys get locked inside

Distressed toddler rescued from hot car after keys get locked inside

Driver, 21, dies in head-on crash with utility truck

Driver, 21, dies in head-on crash with utility truck

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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

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

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

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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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Most Canadians would support reducing mail delivery, new survey finds

By Christl DabuJune 18, 2025 at 1:26PM EDT

PM Carney travelling to Europe Sunday for NATO, Canada-EU summits

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Argentina lifts ban on assault rifles, semi-automatic weapons

By AFPJune 18, 2025 at 3:00PM EDT

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