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• New tunnel and platform provides unprecedented view of Niagara Falls

  A recently opened tunnel is offering visitors a brand new view of Niagara Falls.

  

• Barrie transit not returning to full operating schedule

  City staff have notified council that transit won't return to full operation this year, frustrating several residents.

  

• Toronto rent prices rose 20 per cent over the last year

  Toronto rent prices have risen by 20 per cent over the last year and are now approaching where they were prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Midland library unveils new space made for teens, by teens

  The Midland Public Library has unveiled a new space for teens to reach out to an age group that often loses touch with the local library.

• Driver transported to hospital following collision in Tiny Township

  Emergency crews were notified of the collision around 10:40 a.m. Sunday.

• Barrie Pride aiming to increase accessibility to the community

  While small in numbers Sunday, a group from Barrie's Pride community gathered to send the message to others that they are not alone.

• Hundreds of kids participate in free fishing event in Barrie

  Barrie's waterfront was lined with hundreds of young anglers on Sunday for the return of a popular family-friendly fishing event.

• Canada pledges funds as G7 develops response to famine fallout from Russian invasion

  Canada pledged $50 million to prevent Ukrainian grain from going to waste on Sunday as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau committed to work with G7 nations on further measures to halt the famine caused by the Russian invasion of the embattled country.

• Barrie housing advocates call for continued funding for emergency shelter program

  The program has been extended by two weeks, past its June 30th deadline in Barrie, but advocates say a permanent solution is needed.

• Town of Innisfil improving beach accessibility

  The Town of Innisfil is working to ensure everyone, no matter their circumstances, has a chance to dip their toes in the waters as summer is in full swing.

• Severn and Georgian Bay communities reunited as key bridge reopens

  Two Georgian Bay communities are now one again as a critical piece of infrastructure has officially reopened to traffic.

• Tay Township celebrates bicentennial anniversary with early Canada Day festivities

  It's a day of fun in Tay Township Saturday as the community is marking a few milestones with one major celebration.

• Midland OSPCA paying tribute to family pets

  The local chapter of the OSPCA has unveiled a tribute to many family pets in Midland.

• Conservative MPs free to attend 'freedom' protests this summer: Bergen

  With the nation's capital bracing for anticipated anti-mandate 'freedom' movement protests during Canada Day weekend, interim Conservative Leader Candice Bergen says her MPs are free to attend.

• No 'warnings or second chances' for illegal activity on Canada Day: Ottawa mayor

  

• Manitoba First Nation facing $300M in flooding damage: chief

  

• 'Deepest apologies': Central Alberta rodeo organizers shocked by parade float

• Quebec homeowners say Ottawa must address decades of erosion caused by ship traffic

• Mini heatwave on B.C.'s South Coast to last one more day

• Sask. NDP elects Carla Beck as first female leader of party

• WHO adviser says G7 leaders must show strong initiative to end COVID-19 pandemic

  

• Michigan mother charged with murdering toddler son whose body was in freezer

  

• Deadly Pride attack suspect jailed in Norway, refuses to talk

• Ukrainian officials: At least 2 dead as missile hits Kremenchuk mall

• Ukraine's richest man sues Russia at Europe's top human rights court

• 1 dead, 10 injured as storm pummels southern Dutch city