Lake Simcoe tour boat operator fined following 2020 drowning of Toronto woman
A tour boat operator has been fined following the death of a Scarborough woman who fell overboard on Lake Simcoe in Innisfil, Ont. while touring with friends last year.
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Weekly COVID-19 cases up in Simcoe Muskoka as hospitalizations drop dramatically
Weekly COVID-19 case counts are trending higher in Simcoe Muskoka for the first time in 13 weeks.
Casino Rama to reopen after 16 month closure
Casino Rama employees are preparing to welcome back gamblers for the first time in 16 months.
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Vaccinated students in Simcoe Muskoka will have 'terrific advantage' over unvaccinated students
With September fast approaching, Simcoe Muskoka's health officials urge parents to have their children 12 and older vaccinated as Ontario's top doctor warns unvaccinated students could face a separate set of isolation rules.
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Young child struck by vehicle in Midland car wash seriously injured
A young child has been airlifted with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Midland.
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Over $1.7 million worth of cannabis seized, 7 arrested at Kirkfield residence: OPP
Provincial police in Kawartha Lakes seized over 6,000 cannabis plants from a local residence resulting in seven arrests.
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Music in the Park returns to Bradford
Live music returns to Bradford with the Music in the Park series.
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Simcoe Muskoka health unit to close mass immunization clinics
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase across Simcoe Muskoka, the health unit plans to close mass immunization clinics.
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Simcoe County hospitals ease visiting policies
Hospitals in Simcoe County are making adjustments to visitor restrictions now that the province is in Step 3 of its reopening plan.
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Barrie Colts welcome back a familiar face as head coach
Marty Williamson is back as the head coach and general manager of the Barrie Colts, the organization announced Tuesday.
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He had 'intent on killing police officers', SIU clears officers in fatal Minden, Ont., shooting last July
Ontario's police watchdog has cleared the officers involved in a shooting that left a 73-year-old man dead in Haliburton County last July.
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Woman seriously injured in motorcycle vs car collision
One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a motorcycle with two riders struck a car in Creemore.
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Longtime firefighter battles terminal cancer after retiring
A drive-by parade was held in Barrie on Monday afternoon, honoring a local firefighter who is battling terminal cancer.
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Rain gear required Tuesday with storms in the forecast for Simcoe County
Environment Canada says rain and thunderstorms will continuing into the evening Tuesday in Simcoe County.
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Ontario police searching for federal offender known to frequent Toronto area
Ontario’s Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad is seeking public assistance in locating 21-year-old Tyreek Nosworthy after a breach of his statutory release.
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Ontario logs 129 new COVID-19 cases and five more deaths
Ontario is reporting 129 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday as well as five deaths related to the disease.
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Northeastern Ont. man charged with assault with a weapon after throwing hot coffee
Officers arrested a man accused of throwing a hot coffee at an employee at a business south of North Bay, provincial police said.
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Officers cleared in fatal shootout in Haliburton
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Collingwood's growth too much for water capacity
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Unvaccinated students will face different rules
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Toronto neighbourhood afraid after coyote attacks
![A Toronto woman says that a bold coyote nipped her pant leg off while she was gardening in a Scarborough neighbourhood this morning.]()
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COVID-19 cases climb in Simcoe Muskoka
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Bradford welcomes back live concerts
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