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Kingston bestiality case elicits community response

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 residents should prepare for potential mail disruptions

A possible Canada Post strike looms over Barrie, with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) issuing a strike notice that could halt mail delivery by Friday. With a looming Friday deadline, residents and businesses should consider getting their mail out before Friday, because the potential disruption could affect everyone. The CUPW, representing approximately 55,000

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Suspect Captured Exiting A Bus in Downtown Barrie Arrest

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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Innisfil Cruisers: Community Driven, More Than Just Metal

The gleaming chrome and resonant rumble of engines at Innisfil Beach Park signify more than just a gathering of automotive enthusiasts; they represent the Innisfil Beach Cruisers Car Club’s profound ‘drive for success’ in fostering community spirit, supporting local causes, and building lasting friendships. This club, while rooted in a passion for classic and modern

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The UNICEF Report’s Wake-Up Call for Canadian Parents

It’s a conversation starter that no one really wants to have, yet the latest UNICEF Report Canada brings it right to our doorsteps: many of our young people are navigating some really tough social waters. When we hear about widespread youth social struggles, including alarming bullying statistics and pervasive friendship challenges, it’s more than just

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US China Tariff Truce Essential Takeaways for Barrie Shoppers Today

A recent announcement regarding a 90-day cessation in the escalating trade hostilities between the United States and China has introduced a complex new variable for global commerce, the effects of which are poised to extend to Canadian consumers, particularly concerning import prices and the economic climate in communities such as Barrie. This development, while outwardly

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Preventable Deaths A Wake Up Call for Ontario Drivers

A sobering 2024 Ontario Provincial Police report reveals 382 lives were extinguished on OPP-patrolled roads, the vast majority due to preventable driver actions. This grim tally underscores a stark truth: prevention remains the most potent medicine for Ontario’s highway safety. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) delivered this stark message, detailing a year where hundreds of

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Honouring Orillia’s Most Influential Women

The air in Orillia is thick with anticipation as the community readies itself to honour some of its most exceptional individuals at the forthcoming Orillia Woman of the Year gala. This distinguished community recognition event, masterfully organized by the Orillia Business Women’s Association, transcends a mere awards night; it is a profound salute to the

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