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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

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

The fabric of community life in Barrie, with its welcoming neighbourhoods and vibrant activities, occasionally faces strains that remind residents of the enduring importance of personal safety. A recent incident on Mayfair Drive, where a woman was reportedly assaulted on the evening of May 7th, 2025, while walking with another person, has understandably brought this

A recent Barrie court decision, seemingly a standard resolution in the daily judicial process, cast a stark light on the often-unseen perils confronting first-responders, particularly paramedics caught at the dangerous intersection of lifesaving duties and the escalating opioid crisis. The sentencing of a man for sexually assaulting the very paramedic attempting to rescue him from

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s journey to Washington for a face-to-face with President Donald Trump occurs against a backdrop of deeply strained Canada-U.S. relations and an ongoing trade war. This encounter, described as high-stakes, prompts a necessary examination of divergent expert predictions regarding its potential outcomes, the diplomatic tightrope Carney must walk, and the broader implications

That distinct, sometimes jarring sound interrupting broadcasts and buzzing on mobile devices across the province isn’t cause for immediate alarm this Wednesday. Canada’s National Public Alerting System, known as Alert Ready, is scheduled for a routine test across most of the country, including Ontario, providing a crucial check-up for a system designed to deliver critical,

A quiet investigation launched in the autumn months of 2024 by a specialized police unit culminated dramatically at the turn of May, leading to significant arrests and the removal of a substantial quantity of dangerous narcotics from circulation across several Ontario communities. The operation highlights the resources required to combat organized drug distribution networks. The