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Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs, as Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S.

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2024 Santa Claus Parades around Simcoe County, Muskoka

November 12, 2024

Santa Claus Parades and Events around Simcoe County

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A winter weather blitz, the Barrie Colts, Top Cheflicious and more

6 days ago

Politics

Barrie council approves no tax hike in operating portion of city's 2025 budget

2 hours ago

Politics

(Update) Cyclists file Charter challenge against Ontario over bike lane removals

5 hours ago

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The Rock 95/Kool FM Toy Drive Auction is back!

1 day ago

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Lots of chances to win this week! Win season passes for Simcoe County Rovers and Tickets to Top Cheflicious

2 days ago

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Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs, as Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S.

2 hours ago

Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S.

Politics

Barrie council approves no tax hike in operating portion of city's 2025 budget

2 hours ago

Politics

(Update) Cyclists file Charter challenge against Ontario over bike lane removals

5 hours ago

Local

Big bucks collected from Innisfil's 'Scrooge the Ticket' campaign

5 hours ago

Local

County of Simcoe collects over 50,000 kg through its 2024 Battery Collection Week

7 hours ago

County of Simcoe battery collection milestone

Local

Two charged, shotgun among items seized after call about erratic driver in Midland

7 hours ago

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Healthcare

Ontario proposes to allow nurse practitioners to oversee LTC medical care

15 hours ago

Ontario long-term care homes could soon have nurse practitioners overseeing residents' medical care instead of physicians, a move applauded by nurses and the homes but not supported by doctors.

Healthcare

The holidays can be an anxious time for some kids. Here's how parents can help.

2 days ago

Travel

Canadians turn domestic for holiday travel, with weak loonie discouraging U.S. trips

4 days ago

Money

What exactly is a mortgage broker and what do they do?

1 week ago

Wellness

Give the gift of life this holiday season: Join the Days of Giving Campaign

December 3, 2024

Lifestyle

Overhauls of 'heritage brands' raise the question: How important are our products to our identities?

November 25, 2024

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Google forges ahead with its next generation of AI technology while fending off a breakup threat

10 hours ago

Google on Wednesday unleashed another wave of artificial intelligence designed to tackle more of the work and thinking done by humans as it tries to stay on the technology's cutting edge while also trying to fend off regulatory threats to its empire.

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Events

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Boxes of Hope - Youth Haven

November 14 - December 17

Youth Haven

Boxes of Hope is an annual Youth Haven online event raising donations to provide shelter, medical assistance, food, education and safety to youth experiencing homelessness during the holiday season.