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LIVE NOW: It's April 30. Our top stories include: Collingwood OPP investigating a fatal crash in The Blue Mountains; Barrie Police identifies suspect in connection with explosion on Anne Street last September; and Ontario Premier Doug Ford and his government changing cellphone rules in schools and here’s what parents and students should know

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Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital easing masking requirements for the season

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Simcoe highway closures for planned roadwork on April 30

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YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka partners with Barrie Public Library, police on newcomer program

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Barrie Police identifies suspect in connection with explosion on Anne Street last September

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'The disease of misinformation that we're really fighting': Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit urging adults to get post-pandemic immunizations up to date

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Collingwood OPP investigating a fatal crash in The Blue Mountains

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Simcoe County Paramedic for a Day contest open to students in Grades 5 and 6

Apr 28, 2024
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Satisfy your sweet tooth with a Tim Hortons Smile Cookie to support Alliston hospital

Apr 28, 2024
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Wasaga Beach groups come together to keep beach areas clean

Apr 27, 2024
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‘It's really a big opportunity’: Bell Fibe TV1 looking for Collingwood show ideas at upcoming pitch session

Apr 27, 2024
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What’s new on Netflix Canada in May? 'Unfrosted' starring Jerry Seinfeld, 'The Roast of Tom Brady,' season 3 of 'Bridgerton' and more

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From famous flapper pie to Stampede-worthy cowboy boots, I went in search of Calgary’s old-school cool

Apr 28, 2024

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New York City is one of the best sports cities on Earth. Here's where you can cheer, play and pay homage to the greats

Apr 28, 2024

New novels by Robert Galbraith (a.k.a. J. K. Rowling), Megan Miranda and Neil Broadfoot

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New novels by Robert Galbraith (a.k.a. J. K. Rowling), Megan Miranda and Neil Broadfoot

Apr 28, 2024

Obituaries

Patricia "patty" (nee Brooks) Van Evera

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Evelyn Woodward

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Stephen Mccutcheon

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Doreen (nee Simmons) Mcdonald

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PODCAST: INSIDE SIMCOE — Our final episode

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BEHIND THE CRIMES: Solved and Unsolved Cases in Ontario

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Here's a list of mental health, crisis, addiction, domestic abuse and shelter services in Barrie, Orillia and Simcoe County

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Warm spring days bring red fox vixen and her newborn kits out of their den

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Warm spring days bring red fox vixen and her newborn kits out of their den

Apr 28, 2024

Keep your eyes open this spring and you too may catch a glimpse of a fox family enjoying the weather, writes Bob Bowles.

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New novels by Robert Galbraith (a.k.a. J. K. Rowling), Megan Miranda and Neil Broadfoot

Apr 28, 2024

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Tom Clancy's 'Jack Ryan' and 'Moon Knight: The Complete First Season' available now on disc

Apr 27, 2024

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ASK THE MONEY LADY: Worrier? Gambler? Compulsive saver? Find out your money personality type

Apr 27, 2024

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A disappointing 2024 federal budget

Apr 25, 2024

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After a huge fight years ago, my sister and I don't talk. But now, our dad has six months to live. I want to rent a cottage with the whole family for a month. My sister says no way. Should I give up? Ask Lisi

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After a huge fight years ago, my sister and I don't talk. But now, our dad has six months to live. I want to rent a cottage with the whole family for a month. My sister says no way. Should I give up? Ask Lisi

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And Lisi advises a letter writer how to help his child deal with a careless friend.

I moved after my husband died and met a man and his young son. One day, we all watched a snail in my garden for 10 minutes. I think the man's wife died. Should I ask him? Ask Lisi

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I moved after my husband died and met a man and his young son. One day, we all watched a snail in my garden for 10 minutes. I think the man's wife died. Should I ask him? Ask Lisi

Apr 29, 2024

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Dating Diaries

Apr 28, 2024

Having relationship trouble? Don't rush to break up. Instead, try these four key strategies to get your love life back on track

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Having relationship trouble? Don't rush to break up. Instead, try these four key strategies to get your love life back on track

Apr 27, 2024

ASK THE MONEY LADY: Worrier? Gambler? Compulsive saver? Find out your money personality type

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ASK THE MONEY LADY: Worrier? Gambler? Compulsive saver? Find out your money personality type

Apr 27, 2024

Beauty and Fashion

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Your first look at what Team Canada will wear at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Apr 16, 2024

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People are asking ‘How old do I look?’ on TikTok. A plastic surgeon walked us through what makes you look older than you are

Apr 10, 2024

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These ‘lunch-break facelifts' are popular at GTA medical spas. But patients are being misled about the procedure — and potentially put at risk

Mar 17, 2024

A new doc explores the rise, fall and rebirth of troubled fashion genius John Galliano

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A new doc explores the rise, fall and rebirth of troubled fashion genius John Galliano

Mar 14, 2024

Real Estate

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‘It’s not for the lack of supply’: Non-waterfront home sales in Collingwood, Wasaga Beach and Midland down 13%

Apr 23, 2024

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Simcoe County home prices jump 2 per cent to $966,056 in March 2024

Apr 3, 2024

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Essa home prices surge 20.3 per cent to $863,879 in March 2024

Apr 3, 2024

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Innisfil home prices surge 19.1 per cent to $967,717 in March 2024

Apr 4, 2024

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Washer fluid level sensor in my truck has failed again. What's going on?

Apr 6, 2024

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Fun to drive, dull interior, zany steering. What is up with this Toyota?

Apr 6, 2024

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Is there such a thing as too much luxury in a truck?

Mar 30, 2024

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When it comes to moving people and their stuff, minivans rule. But does this one drive well?

Mar 30, 2024

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