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Today’s top- stories for Barrie residents.

Preventable Deaths A Wake Up Call for Ontario Drivers

News /

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

Events & Entertainment, News /

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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What Does ‘I Still Belief’ Look Like? Ask Sergei Bobrovsky After Game 4!

Sports /

Alright, let me tell ya somethin’, folks, especially you good hockey fans up in Barrie and across Canada! When you’re lookin’ at a two-nothin’ series hole, and the pressure’s on, what makes the difference? It ain’t just skill, lemme tell ya. It’s that deep down, gut-check thing, that fire in the eyes that screams, ‘I

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A Bronze Statue… Really? Dictator Trump Just Can’t Help Himself

Op-ed / Rant /

The hallowed space of the Oval Office, traditionally adorned with portraits of past presidents and symbols of American democratic heritage, has recently welcomed a decidedly more personal and contemporary addition. A bronze sculpture, depicting former President Donald Trump at a pivotal moment during the July 2024 assassination attempt, now stands as a silent yet potent

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Pope Leo XIV and the Unfinished Business of Reconciliation in Canada

Politics /

The election of Pope Leo XIV in May 2025 has reignited a profound and pressing question concerning the Catholic Church’s vast holdings: the matter of Indigenous artifacts housed within the Vatican Museum. For Indigenous communities in Canada, this papal transition is not merely a change in leadership but a critical juncture for advancing calls for

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Can Casino Rama Reclaim Its Glory with This Revamp

Business, News /

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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Will AI Land Canadian Lawyers in Contempt of Court?

News /

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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Over 1,400 Measles Cases and a Public Trust Deficit

Health & Safety, News /

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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Investigating Solar’s Place in Simcoe County’s Local Housing Development

Politics, Real Estate /

The rapid expansion of new housing developments across Simcoe County, particularly in Barrie, presents a critical juncture. As demand for homes surges, a pressing question emerges: are these new communities being constructed with long-term energy sustainability in mind, or are we simply building tomorrow’s energy challenges today? The sun is out, offering a powerful, renewable

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