Former boyfriend of still missing woman seeks bail today
Mohamad Lilo is charged with attempted murder, attempted kidnapping and kidnapping related to the disappearance of Elnaz Hajtamiri; who hasn’t been seen or heard from since January 12.
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Newmarket, Ont. man accused in young mother's death remains on the run
Alexander Jolly, accused of shooting a young mother in Newmarket, is still on the run three weeks after her death as the woman's former partner urges the public to help track the man responsible down.
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Sunflower blooms abound in Hawkestone
Fairty has a three-generation green thumb inherited from her grandfather, who ran a sod farm in Markham.
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Police investigate suspicious package found at Simcoe County hospital
Police were called to the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care Wednesday afternoon to inspect a questionable package found by a staff member at the Church Street facility.
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Wanted man known to frequent Midland area
Provincial police ask the public to keep an eye out for a Rama First Nation man known to frequent the Midland area.
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Mark Wahlberg visits Collingwood, Ont. gym
The Town of Collingwood was buzzing after celebrity Mark Wahlberg visited the area over the weekend.
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Barrie, Ont. nurse takes unpaid leave to help those in Ukraine
MacLeod, a 25-year-old registered nurse from Barrie, with the full support of her husband, decided to take unpaid leave to travel to Poland with Canadian Medical Assistance Teams.
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Driver charged with towing unsafe load walks home: OPP
A driver near Orangeville had to leave his truck and walk home after police said he was stopped for towing an unsafe load.
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OPP in Muskoka investigating multiple reports of thefts from unlocked vehicles
Lock it or lose it, police in Gravenhurst warn as they investigate "multiple reports of thefts from unlocked vehicles" in the past two weeks.
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SIU clears OPP officer in Oro-Medonte fatal rollover
An OPP officer has been cleared of wrongdoing in connection with the death of a man who crashed a stolen police cruiser into a ditch in Oro-Medonte.
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Seven fire crews battle house fire in Clearview
Fire crews from Clearview Township were called to a house fire Wednesday morning.
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New report aims to tackle Simcoe Muskoka's alarming opioid crisis
In the last two years, health experts report a spike in hospital visits from opioid abuse and a 25 per cent increase in opioid-related deaths across Simcoe Muskoka.
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Ontario to reveal next steps of 'Plan to Stay Open' Thursday, hints at changing 'status quo'
The Ontario government will reveal the next steps of its “Plan to Stay Open” on Thursday.
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Diesel spill in Barrie's Kempenfelt Bay under investigation
The City of Barrie is monitoring the pond between the Tiffin Boat Launch and Southshore Centre after a diesel spill over the weekend.
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Mohamad Lilo seeks bail after being charged in Elnaz Hajtamiri disappearance
Elnaz Hajtamiri's former boyfriend hopes to be granted bail after being charged with attempted murder and kidnapping in connection with her disappearance from a Wasaga Beach, Ont. home 216 days ago.
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Proportion of French speakers declines nearly everywhere in Canada, including Quebec
The proportion of Canadians who predominantly speak French at home declined in all provinces and territories except Yukon between 2016 and 2021, according to the latest census release.
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Barrie nurse reflects on Ukraine mission
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Local pharmacies left scrambling amid shortages
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Alarming statistics released in opioids report
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Toronto hospital warns ER is on brink of collapse
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Ontario doctor charged in deaths of his patients
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Sunflower blooms abound in Hawkestone
Fairty has a three-generation green thumb inherited from her grandfather, who ran a sod farm in Markham.
Rooting for A&W's Burgers to Beat MS Day
After two years of a pandemic-related reduction in fundraising, A&W is happy to announce it’s once again hosting Burgers to Beat MS Day.
The wait is over for the official grand opening of the Orillia Recreation Centre
The hub of recreation in Orillia is having its official opening Friday.
Horses help heal grieving children
Thanks to a donation by the Kiwanis Club of Orillia, Hospice Orillia has expanded its Equine Bereavement Support Group to include younger participants.
Cadets learn water safety at Expedition camp
Cadets from Blackdown were at Six Mile Lake learning how to handle canoes in all conditions.
Doggy dream stay-cation in Stayner
The Ruff Mudder Canine Obstacle Adventure adds two things to your dog's life that they desperately want: to spend a full day with you, in the mud.
New aquatic chair making dreams a reality in New Tecumseth
An aquatic wheelchair was added recently to the Alliston Rotary Pool.
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for Hospice Simcoe
Kathleen Doherty is travelling to Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro to summit the Uhuru Peak in September.
Edenvale Aerodrome hosts open house this weekend
The Edenvale Aerodrome is holding an open house Saturday, where a full-size replica of the Avro Arrow will be on display.
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Daycares have two weeks left to opt into $10 a day program. Here is where things stand
About 60 per cent of Toronto’s non-profit childcare centres have opted into the federal government’s $10 a day program ahead of a Sept. 1 deadline but the uptake among for-profit centres has lagged behind.
Ontario health minister says health-care access through OHIP won't change
Ontarians will not have to pay out of pocket for health-care services, the province's health minister said Thursday, a day after she came under fire for refusing to rule out further privatization in the system.
Ontario tables 'strong mayor' legislation. Here's what you need to know
The mayors of Toronto and Ottawa will be granted sweeping new powers which will give them sole responsibility for preparing the municipal budget for council approval as well the ability to hire and fire department heads as they see fit and veto some decisions made by councillors.
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'Novelty' screwdriver that looks like replica handgun raising concerns
Concerns are being raised about the sale of a screwdriver that looks like a replica handgun available at a popular auto retailer across Canada.
Huge country music festival cancelled for third time and fans want refunds, answers
One of the largest music festivals in Canada was scheduled to be this weekend. But instead, it was cancelled for the third year in a row.
Parents may need a prescription for some children's liquid medication, SickKids warns
Parents of young children may need a prescription for over-the-counter fever and pain medication due to a shortage at some pharmacies, Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children is warning.
Airbnb rentals almost as expensive as hotels bookings, new data finds
When Airbnb first launched 14 years ago, it changed the way many people book their vacations as they travel locally and around the world.
Ontario condo owners furious after being hit with $20,000 special assessment
A community of about 200 townhouse condominium units has been told that $3.5 million is needed for renovations and individual unit owners will have to pay their share.
New tax credits being introduced in Ontario. Check to see if you're eligible
The Ontario government is planning to move forward with several tax credits that could provide hundreds of dollars per year to residents.
Aging condos in Ontario will need expensive repairs in the future, report finds
A recent research report released by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries found that condo boards should be making sure there are enough reserve funds being budgeted to help pay for expensive repairs in the future.
Ontario woman scammed out of $11,000 by Texas psychic she met on TikTok
An Ontario woman says she was scammed out of $11,000 after months spent working with a Texas psychic she met on TikTok following the death of her stepfather.
Ontario parents to get another payout in 2022 budget
Parents may get direct payments from the Ontario government yet again this year. This will be the fourth payout to parents since Premier Doug Ford took office in 2018.
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy hosts talks with UN chief, Turkey leader
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Ont. has announced its plan to stabilize the health-care system amid ongoing staff shortages at hospitals across the province.
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