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Ontario reports 577 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 577 new COVID cases Tuesday

The latest updates noted 683 recoveries and six deaths that have occurred over the last month
Strong thunderstorms likely this afternoon: Environment Canada

Strong thunderstorms likely this afternoon: Environment Canada

Environment Canada says severe thunderstorm and possibly tornado watches may be issued later
Georgian College's Barrie campus placed in lockdown (update: all clear)

Georgian College's Barrie campus placed in lockdown (update: all clear)

This comes on the heels of another incident Tuesday morning at a south-end Barrie high school, but it's unclear if the two are related
BEYOND LOCAL: Does my child have separation anxiety? How parents can help with children’s back-to-school fears

BEYOND LOCAL: Does my child have separation anxiety? How parents can help with children’s back-to-school fears

After long periods of social isolation with family members, it may be hard for some children — and parents — to be separated
BEYOND LOCAL: How 'hearables’ can teach you a language or music with the help of AI

BEYOND LOCAL: How 'hearables’ can teach you a language or music with the help of AI

Hearables are wearable listening devices that can interact with the wearer and the environment
Body found in water of Collingwood shore last night

Body found in water of Collingwood shore last night

Heritage Drive was blocked off while police investigated, OPP say the death was not suspicious
Barrie hospital CEO calls protests 'disheartening, frustrating and offensive' (6 photos)

Barrie hospital CEO calls protests 'disheartening, frustrating and offensive' (6 photos)

For the second time in two weeks, a rally against mandatory vaccinations for health-care workers was held outside Barrie hospital
Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

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OPINION: Canada’s next government should shift from reconciliation to decolonization and Indigenous self-determination

OPINION: Canada’s next government should shift from reconciliation to decolonization and Indigenous self-determination

Even though the MMIWG final report’s first Call for Justice was that the government must develop an action plan within one year, the federal government didn’t do it
Trial begins for Honduran political prisoner with family in Simcoe County

Trial begins for Honduran political prisoner with family in Simcoe County

'It’s the support of our rural community of Elmvale that’s really given us the drive and the spirit to keep going,' said Elmvale resident Janet Spring, who is watching from afar the trial of her son-in-law in Honduras