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The avenues for participating in the federal election before the official polling day are narrowing. With advance polls having concluded on Monday, attention now shifts to the final methods available for early voting, primarily through the special ballot system administered by Elections Canada. A critical deadline looms, demanding prompt action from electors requiring these alternatives. […]

Imagine turning a simple, responsible act – picking up discarded rubbish – into an opportunity for reward. In Ontario, this concept is becoming a reality, offering a novel way to encourage environmental stewardship through a unique partnership. It’s a fascinating blend of technology, community action, and a little bit of luck, aimed squarely at tackling

News of Pope Francis’s passing reverberated globally, marking the end of a nearly 12-year papacy defined by its outreach to the marginalized and efforts toward healing. For many in Canada, particularly Indigenous communities and Catholics wrestling with a difficult history, his death prompts reflection on a tenure significantly shaped by engagement with the painful legacy

A significant, perhaps telling, shift appears underway as a growing number of physicians based in the United States express interest in relocating their practice northward. The Canadian Medical Association observes this trend, suggesting a confluence of factors makes Canada an increasingly attractive proposition, despite acknowledged strains within its own healthcare system. This movement prompts questions

An ice storm’s cold grip can bring an entire community to a standstill, a reality Barrie residents know all too well. The frigid morning of March 30 left Barrie shrouded in thick sheets of ice, its once-bustling streets now dotted with fallen trees and blocked pathways. The storm’s aftermath revealed not just the fragility of

A routine Wednesday afternoon in a quiet south Barrie neighbourhood shifted focus as the specialized skills of the Barrie Police K9 Unit were deployed, culminating in the apprehension of a young individual. The operation highlighted the coordinated efforts involved in local policing and the specific capabilities these trained canine teams bring to law enforcement tactics,

Perhaps there is no more exquisite form of modern torture than knowing, or perhaps merely suspecting, that one possessed a passport to profound wealth, only to misplace it like so much pocket lint. Such is the potential drama unfolding in Ontario, where a $5 million Lotto 6/49 prize, a sum that could reshape a life

The absence of answers is a heavy weight—and for the residents of Barrie, that weight is embodied in the search for Olivia, a 17-year-old girl who has vanished without a trace. Barrie police are urgently seeking information in the disappearance of Olivia, whose last name has been withheld for privacy. The circumstances of her case