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• Animals' lives lost in Amaranth, Ont. barn fire

  Dufferin OPP responded to the call of a fire on the 8th Line in Amaranth, south of Shelburne shortly after 6 a.m.

  

• Extreme cold expected across central Ontario: Environment Canada

  It's about to get extremely cold across central Ontario, according to Environment Canada.

  

• Migrant workers sneak secret menus into Canadian restaurants to expose exploitation

  Hundreds of customers who scan QR codes for restaurant menus across Canada are being surprised by secret menus instead, revealing the hidden costs behind the food they eat.

• Summer festival Boots and Hearts unveils 2023 lineup

  Tim McGraw, Keith Urban and Nickelback are among those who will be performing at this year's annual Boots and Hearts music festival.

• New program in Alliston helps seniors transition out of hospital

  Alliston's Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH) is partnering with a local senior's home to provide patients who no longer need acute care a transition out of the hospital.

• Snow squall warnings for central Ontario... again

  The national weather agency is calling for brief, intense snowfall to develop.

• Ontario releases new health-care plan to make access 'faster' and 'easier'

  Ontario has released a new 'connected' and 'convenient' health-care plan aimed at shortening wait times and localizing access to care across the province.

• Orillia's Museum of Art & History acquires sketch by Franklin Carmichael

  The OMAH Sir Sam's Society members attended an unveiling of the new 1928 pencil sketch of Kleinburg by Franklin Carmichael.

• Quebec woman shocked to find stolen Audi driven through Ontario mall in 'insane' theft

  A Quebec woman said she was very surprised to find her stolen Audi had been used in what’s being described as an “absolutely insane” Ontario mall theft.

• WATCH: Willie predicts an early spring

  Wiarton Willie has predicted an early spring! The groundhog in South Bruce Peninsula didn't see his shadow at 8:07 a.m. on Thursday morning, meaning spring is on the way.

• Budget efforts heating up at Barrie city hall

  The work is piling up for Barrie city councillors as efforts to pass the 2023 budget are ramping up.

• New family-friendly gym opens in Barrie

  Parents with babies and toddlers in tow can now take an exercise class and not pay for a babysitter.

• Crash on Hwy 11 in Bracebridge causes 12-vehicle pileup

  More than 12 vehicles were involved in a pileup on Highway 11 in Bracebridge Wednesday, sending one person to hospital with minor injuries.

• Barrie shelters prepare for frigid weather

  As the City of Barrie prepares for extreme cold to move through the area later this week, local shelters are working on expanding space for those in need.