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Tay Township man charged after building materials reported stolen

Tay Township man charged after building materials reported stolen

The OPP located the materials, as well as a stolen rental vehicle
Penetanguishene driver charged during weekend RIDE check

Penetanguishene driver charged during weekend RIDE check

181 drivers checked at 11 RIDE check stops over the weekend
City staffer files civil lawsuit against Barrie councillor alleging harassment, sex assault and battery

City staffer files civil lawsuit against Barrie councillor alleging harassment, sex assault and battery

Woman seeking $200,000 in damages for alleged 'unwanted touching of a sexual nature, sexualized comments, sexual advances, and sexual solicitations'
Health unit confirms 2 more COVID deaths, case surge continues

Health unit confirms 2 more COVID deaths, case surge continues

20 Simcoe-Muskoka residents have died in March after contracting COVID-19
COLUMN: What's in a name? For this local elder, everything

COLUMN: What's in a name? For this local elder, everything

Jeff Monague has decided to begin 'decolonizing' his personal space and is petitioning the government to officially change his name to reflect Anishinaabe heritage
Discover more about Georgian College during upcoming virtual series

Discover more about Georgian College during upcoming virtual series

Prospective students can learn more about local college during events on March 29, April 12 and April 19
ONTARIO: Parents to get rebates in May under child-care deal

ONTARIO: Parents to get rebates in May under child-care deal

Parents will see a further cost reduction in December, when fees will be reduced – on average – by 50 per cent, with further cuts slated for September 2024 to bring Ontario to an average of $10 a day by the following September
New themed cat cabins are 'purr-fect' temporary homes: OSPCA

New themed cat cabins are 'purr-fect' temporary homes: OSPCA

These unique cabins enable cats to express their natural behaviours, including perching, hiding and scent marking, making for happier and healthier cats
Province reports 158 COVID patients in ICUs

Province reports 158 COVID patients in ICUs

COVID-19 has been a cause or contributor to 207 deaths in Ontario this month
LETTER: Some residents make the initial effort, lack follow through

LETTER: Some residents make the initial effort, lack follow through

Similar to those who can't seem to walk with an empty coffee cup, reader wonders why doggy bags are pitched on trails