Simcoe County upgrades fire danger ratings
Simcoe County has increased the fire danger rating from moderate to high, with the exception of Collingwood.
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OPP charges man, 70, with 13 counts of mischief
A Caledon senior faces a slew of charges in connection with an ongoing OPP mischief investigation.
Oro-Medonte cat shelter damaged by fire forced to close
The cat shelter in Oro-Medonte, severely damaged by a recent fire, is being forced to close.
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'Torch has been passed': What younger generations need to know about inheriting a family cottage
As more Canadians pass their family cottages down to the next generation, 'major shifts' in the ownership of recreational homes will occur, according to Re/Max. But amid concerns around the cost of housing, some may be wondering whether they can afford to keep that family cottage. Here's what younger generations need to know about inheriting a recreational property and the market today.
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Local hospice benefits largely from Smile Cookie campaign
A local hospice is a gracious recipient of funds raised through the Tim Hortons' Smile Cookie campaign.
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Georgian College kicks off Pride month with celebrations at all campuses
Georgian College is celebrating Pride month with flag raisings and crosswalk paintings at all its campuses.
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How natural disasters can create long-lasting trauma
As wildfires continue to ravage across Canada, an expert warns that people who live through such natural disasters could experience serious mental health issues in the long term.
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Event organizers celebrate the successful first Public Works Palooza
After the successful Palooza event, organizers hope to make Public Works Palooza into a Midland tradition.
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Ontario airport to shutdown as Cadillac Fairview eyes plans to develop
An Ontario airport announced it is planning on shutting down as its landowner explores redeveloping the grounds north of Toronto.
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Woman dead after three vehicles collided in Vaughan
A woman has died following a three-vehicle collision in Vaughan.
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Barrie police warn residents not to hug strangers after 'bizarre theft'
Police in Barrie are warning the public about a "bizarre theft" where the suspects targeted a senior on her property outside her home.
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Several people injured in multi-vehicle collision near Beaverton
Provincial police are investigating a serious multi-vehicle collision south of Beaverton.
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Nixing Canadian experience rule spells opportunity for Ontario foreign engineers, workers say
Accessible Community Counselling and Employment Services, a charity that supports internationally trained engineers like Zaitsev, said the dropping of the Canadian experience requirement is a welcome development.
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Make-A-Wish foundation makes young cancer survivor's dream come true
After facing challenges few children should face, things look a bit dreamier for young Brooklin Lumb.
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Experts warn of 'rapid' growth of IBD as number of Canadians diagnosed set to reach 470K by 2035
The number of people in Canada with inflammatory bowel disease is increasing rapidly and is expected to grow to 470,000 by 2035, according to a new report from Crohn's and Colitis Canada.
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Ontario man says medication he's been taking for a decade just quadrupled in price
An Ontario man with a genetic disorder said he was shocked when he got his latest prescription filled for a medication he has been taking for the past ten years.
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Bracebridge beach shut down over safety concerns
A popular beach in Bracebridge is being temporarily shut down over safety concerns.
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Stayner welcoming summer with return of Music, Market and Park It
The sun was shining as a summer staple returned to Stayner Thursday night.
Innisfil library uses ‘Yarn Bombing’ to raise awareness for deaf-blindness
The library in Innisfil is teaming up with DeafBlind Ontario to help raise awareness for deaf-blindness.
Barrie offers several free activities this June for residents
Get ready because June is Recreation and Parks Month in Ontario, and the City of Barrie has a list of events to get people moving and enjoying the outdoors.
Hundreds turn out for annual Barrie Fun Run
Hundreds turned out to Barrie's waterfront Wednesday evening with a shared goal of making a difference in the community.
'It's a historic storm,' Remembering the Barrie tornado 38 years later
May 31, 1985, started like any other day in Barrie, but all that changed later that afternoon when the sky changed colour, suddenly and without warning, plunging the city into chaos.
Cycling fundraiser in Alliston supports vision loss research
Cyclists from around the region will line the roads this weekend to help raise funds and awareness around vision loss.
Inaugural Soldiers' Ride aims to support patients in Orillia
People in north Simcoe and Muskoka will be biking this weekend to raise funds for a local hospital.
New picnic service showcasing local foods in Simcoe County
The two businesses are established in the North Simcoe area, including Midland and Penetanguishene.
Georgian College Auto Show returns for 3-day family fun event
The Georgian College Auto Show is back after a three-year hiatus to highlight what's new and exciting in the automotive industry, with fun activities for the whole family.
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'Torch has been passed': What younger generations need to know about inheriting a family cottage
As more Canadians pass their family cottages down to the next generation, 'major shifts' in the ownership of recreational homes will occur, according to Re/Max. But amid concerns around the cost of housing, some may be wondering whether they can afford to keep that family cottage. Here's what younger generations need to know about inheriting a recreational property and the market today.
How natural disasters can create long-lasting trauma
As wildfires continue to ravage across Canada, an expert warns that people who live through such natural disasters could experience serious mental health issues in the long term.
Experts warn of 'rapid' growth of IBD as number of Canadians diagnosed set to reach 470K by 2035
The number of people in Canada with inflammatory bowel disease is increasing rapidly and is expected to grow to 470,000 by 2035, according to a new report from Crohn's and Colitis Canada.
Poilievre tries to head off PPC vote as Bernier bets on social conservatives
Pierre Poilievre is off to Manitoba to rally Conservative supporters ahead of a byelection that Maxime Bernier is hoping will send him back to Parliament. The far-right People's Party of Canada leader lost his Quebec seat in the 2019 federal vote and lost again in the 2021 election.
Tantallon wildfire remains 50 per cent contained Friday morning: Halifax fire
With firefighting resources in the Halifax-area spread thin amongst multiple fires that began Thursday afternoon, the municipality’s largest fire that started Sunday remains 50 per cent contained.
Some Ottawa parents keep kids home from school due to Pride activities, OCDSB says
As the rainbow flag flew at schools across Ottawa on Thursday, the public school board says some parents kept their children home from school due to possible Pride activities.
Canadian Jamal Murray makes a difference in NBA finals game 1
The highlight of Game 1 for Jamal Murray came when he dribbled into the middle, planted his surgically repaired left knee in the paint, made a full clockwise turn, then faded away and swished a mid-range jumper.
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Dev, a 14-year-old from Largo, Florida, wins the National Spelling Bee.
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Accessible Community Counselling and Employment Services, a charity that supports internationally trained engineers like Zaitsev, said the dropping of the Canadian experience requirement is a welcome development.
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'Torch has been passed': What younger generations need to know about inheriting a family cottage
As more Canadians pass their family cottages down to the next generation, 'major shifts' in the ownership of recreational homes will occur, according to Re/Max. But amid concerns around the cost of housing, some may be wondering whether they can afford to keep that family cottage. Here's what younger generations need to know about inheriting a recreational property and the market today.
How natural disasters can create long-lasting trauma
As wildfires continue to ravage across Canada, an expert warns that people who live through such natural disasters could experience serious mental health issues in the long term.
Experts warn of 'rapid' growth of IBD as number of Canadians diagnosed set to reach 470K by 2035
The number of people in Canada with inflammatory bowel disease is increasing rapidly and is expected to grow to 470,000 by 2035, according to a new report from Crohn's and Colitis Canada.
Poilievre tries to head off PPC vote as Bernier bets on social conservatives
Pierre Poilievre is off to Manitoba to rally Conservative supporters ahead of a byelection that Maxime Bernier is hoping will send him back to Parliament. The far-right People's Party of Canada leader lost his Quebec seat in the 2019 federal vote and lost again in the 2021 election.
Tantallon wildfire remains 50 per cent contained Friday morning: Halifax fire
With firefighting resources in the Halifax-area spread thin amongst multiple fires that began Thursday afternoon, the municipality’s largest fire that started Sunday remains 50 per cent contained.
Some Ottawa parents keep kids home from school due to Pride activities, OCDSB says
As the rainbow flag flew at schools across Ottawa on Thursday, the public school board says some parents kept their children home from school due to possible Pride activities.
Canadian Jamal Murray makes a difference in NBA finals game 1
The highlight of Game 1 for Jamal Murray came when he dribbled into the middle, planted his surgically repaired left knee in the paint, made a full clockwise turn, then faded away and swished a mid-range jumper.
Meet the 14-year-old who won the Scripps National Spelling Bee with 'psammophile'
Dev, a 14-year-old from Largo, Florida, wins the National Spelling Bee.
Nixing Canadian experience rule spells opportunity for Ontario foreign engineers, workers say
Accessible Community Counselling and Employment Services, a charity that supports internationally trained engineers like Zaitsev, said the dropping of the Canadian experience requirement is a welcome development.
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