Simcoe County hospitals deal with dire staffing shortages
Health officials say painful hospital wait times spanning an average of three to five hours will only worsen with critical staffing shortages.
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Missing camper found safe in Tiny Township by OPP aviation team
A camper who went missing Friday morning after taking his dog for a walk at Awenda Provincial Park in Tiny Township has been found safe.
Slo-pitch tournament returns to Orillia bringing a boost to the economy
Around 78 men's, women's and co-ed teams descended on Orillia for a weekend tournament that makes its return for the first time in three years.
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Tackling short-term rentals in Simcoe County
With summer in full swing, the Town of Innisfil is tackling short-term rental accommodations, which it says are wreaking havoc.
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Orillia OPP officer 'significantly' injured during arrest
Provincial police say an officer suffered a "significant" injury during an arrest in Orillia.
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Bee swarm stops to rest in Barrie's north end
An unusual sight was captured Friday afternoon in Barrie as a swarm of bees stopped to rest on a tree on Livingstone Street East.
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Cow causes crash on Highway 400
A cow is said to be the cause of a crash on Highway 400 Thursday night.
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Alliston woman pays it forward with unique food shed
An Alliston woman overcomes adversity to pay it forward to her community and those in need.
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Injured finger leads to $500,000 lottery win
An injured finger led to a Newmarket man picking up a $500,000 OLG Lotto Max win.
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Former Bracebridge mayor Graydon Smith named to Ford's cabinet
Newly appointed MPP Graydon Smith joins Premier Doug Ford's new 30-person cabinet, serving as minister of natural resources and forestry.
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Huntsville OPP seeks suspects in vehicle theft and attempted break and enter
Officers in Muskoka hope to identify two people accused of vehicle theft and attempted break and enter.
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Motorcyclist dies in Huntsville crash
A 27-year-old Huntsville man has died after a motorcycle and a SUV collided Thursday evening.
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Tay Township celebrates 200 years with back-to-back events
Tay Township will be marking a significant milestone by celebrating Canada's birthday one week early.
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Man poses as provincial investigator at Barrie crash scene
Police in Barrie say a man falsely identified himself as a provincial investigator at a collision scene before telling one of the drivers she could get into his vehicle.
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Ford names new cabinet, with Jones as health minister and a role for his nephew
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced his new, 30-person cabinet, including Sylvia Jones as deputy premier and health minister.
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Simcoe County businesses struggle to fill thousands of job vacancies
Business owners across Simcoe County and Muskoka are looking to hire, with thousands of jobs available but very few takers, with rising inflation, gas prices and the housing crisis helping to block the way.
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Two Simcoe County men lose over $250,000 to cryptocurrency scams
Police urge residents to beware of cryptocurrency scams after two Simcoe County men "suffered significant financial losses" after meeting individuals online who convinced them to invest.
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Alliston woman pays it forward with unique food shed
An Alliston woman overcomes adversity to pay it forward to her community and those in need.
Record attendance at air show brings in thousands of pounds of donated food
CFB Borden military members donated thousands of pounds of non-perishable items to the Barrie Food Bank on Thursday following a record-breaking air show attendance.
Seniors donate canned goods for a tour of Georgian Bay
Seniors were ferried about Georgian Bay Thursday for the cost of a can of peas.
Unique land art installation celebrates Town of Innisfil's bicentennial
A local artist inspired by the Town of Innisfil's Irish heritage created a labyrinth to celebrate the town's bicentennial.
Meal boxes packed with local ingredients delivered to families in need
Volunteers at Fresh Food Weekly packed up meal boxes to deliver to families in need Wednesday afternoon.
80s pop icon Boy George, Culture Club to perform at Casino Rama
A popular 80s icon will grace the stage at Casino Rama this September.
Tiny Twp. Piping Plover pair protected
Two Piping Plovers are being cared for by Tiny township staff and volunteers alike.
Barrie woman bequeaths estate to the dogs
A Barrie woman has donated her estate to save future golden retrievers from a cancer diagnosis.
Bracebridge celebrates Father's Day with car show
Dads in Bracebridge were treated to a Father's Day car show Sunday.
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This is who's in and who's out of Doug Ford's cabinet
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled his cabinet for the 43rd Parliament and there are some big changes to the front bench.
Ford names new cabinet, with Jones as health minister and a role for his nephew
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced his new, 30-person cabinet, including Sylvia Jones as deputy premier and health minister.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's new cabinet to be sworn in Friday
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's cabinet will be sworn in on Friday, as he gets set to name an executive council out of his new and larger Progressive Conservative caucus.
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As gas prices and food costs continue to escalate and another interest rate hike is expected next month, many Canadians are wondering if a recession is coming and how to prepare for a possible economic downturn.
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Experts are divided on whether the 'Eco Mode' button will save drivers money on gas.
Swimming pool owners facing chlorine shortages and higher prices this summer
Supply chain issues are leading to shortages of some pool chemicals, including liquid chorine, that many people rely on to kill germs and bacteria and to keep water sparkling clean.
Toronto driver questions parking ticket appeal system after 'nonsense' fine
A Toronto driver is questioning the fairness of the city's administrative penalty system for appealing traffic disputes after he raised concerns about his bogus ticket for months — but was left spinning his wheels.
New survey reveals how many Ontarians can't afford a house in their own city
The dream of home ownership for many Ontarians may never become a reality, according to a new survey.
Ontario student warns about losing debit card after $14,000 lands on RBC account
An Ontario student is warning people of the risk that comes with failing to report a lost debit card after $14,000 in fraudulent deposits landed in her RBC account.
Will Ontario's right to disconnect law actually help improve work-life balance?
Lise Jasmin appreciates the flexibility of her job as a community health nurse in Ottawa, but the mix of at-home and in-office work as well as varied scheduling makes it tough to fully disconnect when she's off the clock.
Ontario homeowners could have a lien placed on their home -- and not even know it
An Ontario woman whose brother died in March said she was put in charge to handle his financial affairs and was shocked at what she discovered.
Gas in Ontario expected to fall to average price not seen since May
The cost of gas is expected to roll back to an average price unseen since May in southern Ontario, one analyst says.
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U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortions
The U.S. Supreme Court has ended the nation's constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday's outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.
'Devastating setback': Trudeau, politicians react to overturning of Roe v. Wade
Canadian politicians are responding to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to end constitutional protections for abortion, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling the news 'horrific.'
Roe v. Wade abortion ruling raising alarms among Canadian advocates
Canadian advocates are cautioning against complacency regarding abortions protections in place in Canada, after the U.S. Supreme court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday.
Roe v. Wade: These U.S. states are likely to ban abortion
With the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to end constitutional protections for abortion, 26 states are likely to ban abortions; 13 of which are expected to enact bans against the medical procedure immediately.
'It feels so good': Alberta MP celebrates overturning of Roe v. Wade
A Member of Parliament from rural Alberta went live on Facebook Friday to celebrate a United States Supreme Court vote to end constitutional protections for abortion.
Two dead, 14 wounded in Norway nightclub shooting, police say
Two people were killed and 14 wounded on Saturday in a shooting at a nightclub and in nearby streets in Norway's capital Oslo, Norwegian police said.
Mummified baby woolly mammoth discovered in Yukon 'most complete' find in North America: officials
Miners working in a gold field in Yukon have uncovered what is being called the 'most complete' mummified woolly mammoth found to date in North America, officials announced on Friday.
'So scary': Flying shovel misses Mississauga driver by just centimetres
An Ontario driver is speaking out after a shovel struck her windshield while she was driving on the highway.
This is who's in and who's out of Doug Ford's cabinet
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