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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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The air in Barrie is beginning to hum with a familiar, joyous energy, a gentle warmth heralding the arrival of longer days and the promise of unforgettable experiences. Central to this seasonal transformation is Open Air Dunlop 2025, a series of festivities poised to infuse the city with an extraordinary dose of summer fun. This
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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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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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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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A palpable wave of anticipation is sweeping east of Orillia as Casino Rama Resort undertakes a transformative journey. This ambitious, multi-million dollar redevelopment by Gateway Casinos aims to reimagine the iconic entertainment destination, crucially bolstering Rama First Nation’s continued prosperity. Gateway Casinos leads the significant investment for Casino Rama’s revitalization. CEO Tolek Strukoff envisions comprehensive
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The quiet hum of a Toronto courtroom recently became the stage for a distinctly 21st-century drama, one where artificial intelligence took an unwelcome, and allegedly fictitious, leading role. This incident, involving a lawyer and a judge scrutinizing AI-generated legal documents, throws a harsh spotlight on the burgeoning intersection of technology and jurisprudence. The affair serves
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The hum of public health alerts has become an unwelcome soundtrack in Ontario, as a once-quelled adversary, measles, stages a disquieting comeback. With infection numbers climbing past 1,400 since October, the province finds itself grappling with a significant health challenge. This analysis delves into the anatomy of Ontario’s escalating measles situation, examining the critical role
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In a courtroom where narratives clash and details are meticulously examined, the defence in the high-profile 2018 hockey sex assault case has continued its cross-examination of the complainant, focusing sharply on her account of the events and presenting an alternative interpretation of that night. This phase of the trial is pivotal, delving into the heart
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More than a month after an ice storm swept through central Ontario, leaving a trail of downed trees and branches, the extensive cleanup effort continues across Simcoe County. Residents and municipal crews are still working diligently to clear properties and public spaces of the significant debris left behind by the severe weather event. The scale
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