The allure of a tinted windshield appeals to many—privacy, style, a hint of mystery. But when Ontario’s traffic laws meet the realities on the road, seeing eye to eye becomes more than a figure of speech. It’s a matter of public safety, written into law and enforced in communities like Barrie for reasons that reach […]
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In the early morning, fog clings to the silent streets of Orillia, and where once a row of benches stood, there is now nothing but damp concrete. It is strange how absence can speak so loudly—how the simple removal of a place to sit can echo questions about who is welcome, and who is not.
Where Do We Sit When We Can’t Belong in Orillia? Read More »
Even in a nation that prides itself on accessible health care, a growing number of Canadians are quietly forgoing dental visits, a trend that speaks volumes about the cracks in our current system. Dental care in Canada has long stood apart from the broader health care conversation. Unlike physician visits or hospital stays, dental checkups
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The steps of the Barrie courthouse echoed with an odd quiet on Monday, the usual shuffle replaced by murmurs of speculation. A murder suspect, expected to face weapon charges, never arrived from custody, and the legal machinery ground to a halt. In legal circles, an absent defendant can feel like a stone tossed into calm
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Calling a robotaxi may soon be as simple as tapping an app, but for those who once vowed to boycott Tesla, the decision to hail one should be a test of conviction and commerce that goes far beyond convenience. Tesla’s robotaxi vision stands at a volatile crossroads. Elon Musk’s repeated assurances that driverless cabs would
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Measles is making headlines again, and not for reasons anyone would celebrate. In Canada, the sudden spike in cases has exposed more than just waning immunity—it’s laid bare the absence of a unified system to track and respond to vaccine-preventable diseases. Canada’s outgoing chief public health officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, spent her career navigating public
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Cheque in hand or direct deposit on the horizon, June brings a pulse of anticipation for Canadian seniors watching the calendar: the Old Age Security payment arrives soon, but not everyone will see the same number on their bank statement. Who qualifies—and why does it matter so deeply for those counting on every dollar? The
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School’s out, the sun is finally obliging, and Barrie’s parks pulse with laughter. For parents, though, summer comes with its own kind of heat: a constant simmer of concern, made hotter by one more thing to worry about this summer—dangerous social media trends lurking behind innocent screens. It’s easy to dismiss viral challenges as a
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It began with a threat in a shadowy corner of the Internet and ended with federal agents at a modest Kitchener home—a digital drama where the stakes were measured not in bits and bytes, but in real consequences for an entire community. For Kitchener, a city more familiar with tech startups and autumn fairs than
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One word can change the weight of a tragedy. When Kingston police labelled a woman’s killing as “femicide”—for the first time in their history—it wasn’t just a matter of vocabulary. It was a signal. It reflected a growing recognition that the language we use shapes how we understand violence, how we measure it, and ultimately,
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