School hallways in Ontario echo with both the promise of education and the persistence of inequality. The Ontario Human Rights Commission’s 29 calls to action offer not just a critique, but a pathway—one that school boards across the province, including Simcoe County, are now pressed to tread with urgency. The Dreams Delayed report, released after […]
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Every hour, Simcoe County’s hospitals handle emergencies, births, and surgeries against the unyielding tide of demographic change. The numbers are rising, and so is the pressure—most notably from a population that is growing older, and living longer with more complex health needs. At the centre of this quiet transformation stands the Simcoe County Hospital Alliance,
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Dense smoke curling above the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre on May 27, 2025, transformed a routine morning into a test of Midland’s readiness and resolve. Shortly before 11 a.m., the familiar hum of activity at the recreation hub was replaced by the urgent arrival of fire crews, paramedics, and police. The North Simcoe
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In Simcoe County, the quiet hum of daily life has been punctuated by an uptick in auto thefts—a blight that rarely affects only the immediate victim. For many, a stolen car means more than lost transportation; it signals a wider unease, a shadow creeping across the community’s sense of safety. Organized crime networks have long
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When the foundation was poured at the corner of Yonge Street and Country Lane, it did more than mark the beginning of another building; it signalled a turning point in Barrie’s approach to caring for its older generations. Older adults, their families, and the broader Barrie community are witnessing the construction of a new residential
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Ticking clocks and bracing storefronts—just hours before a possible Canada Post strike, Barrie residents find themselves at a crossroads: adapt quickly or risk being left behind by gridlocked deliveries. When a community’s routines hang on the outcome of union talks, planning ahead moves from afterthought to necessity. The impasse between the Canadian Union of Postal
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In Kingston, Ontario, a recent investigation has brought to light disturbing allegations of bestiality, shaking the community and raising critical questions about animal rights, legal boundaries, and ethical responsibilities. The case involves two individuals charged with bestiality and injuring an animal, stemming from graphic images and videos discovered on cellphones during a drug-related investigation. The
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Barrie’s housing market is experiencing an unusual summer, defying typical seasonal trends. While the rest of Canada anticipates a market warm-up, Barrie faces a slowdown, prompting questions about what factors are at play and how this impacts local residents. Across Canada, the housing market shows signs of cooling compared to last year. According to the
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The search following a concerning assault on Mayfair Drive reached a decisive point Saturday afternoon when Barrie police located and apprehended the individual they sought in the city’s core. The incident, which prompted a public appeal for assistance, concluded with a suspect taken into custody while exiting a transit bus. The original event unfolded on
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Heading north for a holiday weekend should be about relaxation, not gridlock. Yet, the reality of planned roadwork often intersects precisely with these peak travel times, creating frustrating commute delays and forcing residents and visitors alike to rethink their routes. Right now, significant Highway 400 closures and Bradford roadwork are set to impact travel, particularly
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