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Missing Tay Township man's body found

Missing Tay Township man's body found

OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) officers and K-9 unit searching for the missing male located a deceased person on July 8 in Port McNicoll
Georgian prepares for resumption of on-campus activity for fall classes

Georgian prepares for resumption of on-campus activity for fall classes

Colleges, universities will have flexibility to deliver classes 'in the mode that best suits the needs of students and institutions, including virtual and hybrid delivery models'
Seven new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka region since Friday

Seven new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka region since Friday

A Severn resident has died after contracting COVID-19
Canada to reopen border to fully vaccinated Americans on Aug. 9

Canada to reopen border to fully vaccinated Americans on Aug. 9

American tourists can enter Canada as long as they're fully vaccinated, with international tourists permitted to enter as of Sept. 7
Suggestions building code wasn’t followed in tornado zone 'casts misleading shadow,' says official

Suggestions building code wasn’t followed in tornado zone 'casts misleading shadow,' says official

'It is unreasonable to expect a roof to resist tornado-strength winds and resulting forces,' says Andrea Miller
Helix IT acquires Midland tech company

Helix IT acquires Midland tech company

Helix IT will work with MTN customers on existing service agreements and new design and installation projects
Cottage CountryCon planning for 'overdue' return to Orillia this fall

Cottage CountryCon planning for 'overdue' return to Orillia this fall

'This show is long overdue, and people will be excited to get out of their homes and enjoy their local comic-con,' says event organizer
Ontario reports 130 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 130 new COVID cases Monday

Today's report includes zero deaths and 153 recoveries
Tornado that hit Barrie was one of five in region that day: experts

Tornado that hit Barrie was one of five in region that day: experts

The Northern Tornado Project surveyed and used drones in some of the locations and relied on satellite imagery for others
Love of animals brings local woman to volunteer at Bradford animal sanctuary (7 photos)

Love of animals brings local woman to volunteer at Bradford animal sanctuary (7 photos)

'Someone has to be the voice for these animals,' says local resident Stacey Bowman