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LIVE NOW: It's May 23. Our top stories include: Southern Georgian Bay OPP request public’s assistance to locate Tay Township man; Cannabis edibles landing more older adults in ER, says Ontario study; and Thieves are using Apple AirTags to steal vehicles...

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LIVE NOW: It’s May 23. Our top stories include: Southern Georgian Bay OPP request public’s assistance to locate Tay Township man; Cannabis edibles landing more older adults in ER, says Ontario study; and Thieves are using Apple AirTags to steal vehicles: How the Ontario and Canadian governments plan to tackle rampant auto theft

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'Come together, share experiences, and forge meaningful connections': Neighbourhod Nights returning to Innisfil

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‘Come together, share experiences, and forge meaningful connections’: Neighbourhod Nights returning to Innisfil

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Simcoe highway closures for planned roadwork on May 23

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Simcoe highway closures for planned roadwork on May 23

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Barrie's May 23 forecast: Mainly sunny

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Barrie’s May 23 forecast: Mainly sunny

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7 ways to keep safe in a tornado when Environment Canada warns of threatening weather

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7 ways to keep safe in a tornado when Environment Canada warns of threatening weather

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‘There is a future in the trades’: President of regional heavy equipment association wants to see more young people consider career in construction

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‘There is a future in the trades’: President of regional heavy equipment association wants to see more young people consider career in construction

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UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Innisfil as well as Collingwood and the rest of Simcoe County

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UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Innisfil as well as Collingwood and the rest of Simcoe County

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Thieves are using Apple AirTags to steal vehicles: How the Ontario and Canadian governments plan to tackle rampant auto theft

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Thieves are using Apple AirTags to steal vehicles: How the Ontario and Canadian governments plan to tackle rampant auto theft

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‘We didn’t have a facility like this as a kid’: Penetanguishene unveils pump track at Martin Valley Park this weekend

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‘We didn’t have a facility like this as a kid’: Penetanguishene unveils pump track at Martin Valley Park this weekend

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‘I knew this team could do it’: Collingwood Blues to celebrate Centennial Cup championship this Saturday

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‘I knew this team could do it’: Collingwood Blues to celebrate Centennial Cup championship this Saturday

May 22, 2024
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‘The attitude was positive’: Collingwood continues to find ways to increase affordable housing stock

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‘The attitude was positive’: Collingwood continues to find ways to increase affordable housing stock

May 22, 2024
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Things to do

‘Senua's Saga: Hellblade II’, ‘System Shock’ and ‘Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door’ among new video games releasing this week

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‘Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II’, ‘System Shock’ and ‘Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door’ among new video games releasing this week

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Things to do in Simcoe County this weekend

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Things to do in Simcoe County this weekend

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Where canst thou attend ye olde renaissance fairs in south Ontario this summer?

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Where canst thou attend ye olde renaissance fairs in south Ontario this summer?

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What's popular on Netflix in Canada? 'Mother of the Bride' and 'Bridgerton' headline this week's lists

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What’s popular on Netflix in Canada? ‘Mother of the Bride’ and ‘Bridgerton’ headline this week’s lists

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Obituaries

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Keith William Allen

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Janet Dickson (cavdek)

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Featured

SERIES: AGING STRONG

Aging Strong in Simcoe County: Discover how older adults are living active, vibrant lives and what’s being done to help make that happen

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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

Opinion

We studied the effects of pot legalization. The impact on older Canadians was stark

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We studied the effects of pot legalization. The impact on older Canadians was stark

May 22, 2024

Older adults are prone to unintentional poisonings because edible cannabis products are visually attractive and palatable, and may be taken in error, being easily confused with non-cannabis foods and candies.

Personal Finance

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ASK THE MONEY LADY: Plan on retiring? Got debt? Consider a pension conversion

May 20, 2024

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Spring parade of beautiful woodland blooms needs forest leaf litter and ants to flourish

May 19, 2024

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Entertaining novels by authors Ruth Ware, Rebecca Hanover and Nora Roberts

May 18, 2024

Personal Finance

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Canada’s debt clock is ticking

May 16, 2024

Volunteer Opportunities

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HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre

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Join us as a Peer Support Volunteer! Your cancer journey can inspire, empower, and provide h…

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Abbey Cat Adoptions

Volunteer Transportation Coordinator

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Abbey Cats Adoptions is looking for a passionate and committed individual who can coordinate…

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Downtown Midland BIA

Events Volunteer

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Get involved and give back to your community! Not only will you gain valuable skills and exp…

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MCC Care & Share Thrift Shop

Receiving Volunteer

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Are you active with an eye for detail and a sense of customer service? A Receiving Volunteer…

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Life

Ask Lisi: My home is a busy place. Why do I feel left out?

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Ask Lisi: My home is a busy place. Why do I feel left out?

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And readers share their feedback on some popular topics

My son was born with a big, bright red lumpy birthmark on his collarbone. I constantly worried someone would pull it off. So a surgeon removed it. Did I do the right thing? Ask Lisi

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My son was born with a big, bright red lumpy birthmark on his collarbone. I constantly worried someone would pull it off. So a surgeon removed it. Did I do the right thing? Ask Lisi

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Dating Stories

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May 22, 2024

'The stoned age': Cannabis edibles landing more older adults in ER, says Ontario study

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‘The stoned age’: Cannabis edibles landing more older adults in ER, says Ontario study

May 21, 2024

I went on a swanky work trip for my new job. I treated myself to the spa, where I met three other women. It shocked me that we were all thinking the same thing. Ask Lisi

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I went on a swanky work trip for my new job. I treated myself to the spa, where I met three other women. It shocked me that we were all thinking the same thing. Ask Lisi

May 21, 2024

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Zendaya, Demi Moore and Lana Del Rey were the 2024 Met Gala best dressed

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Zendaya, Demi Moore and Lana Del Rey were the 2024 Met Gala best dressed

May 7, 2024

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

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

Apr 16, 2024

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

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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

Real Estate

GTA real estate prices have increased up to 25% since January in some areas

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GTA real estate prices have increased up to 25% since January in some areas

May 6, 2024

Essa home prices plunge 8.3 per cent to $791,747 in April 2024

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Essa home prices plunge 8.3 per cent to $791,747 in April 2024

May 3, 2024

Simcoe County home prices drop 1.1 per cent to $955,045 in April 2024

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Simcoe County home prices drop 1.1 per cent to $955,045 in April 2024

May 3, 2024

New Tecumseth home prices slip 0.7 per cent to $899,909 in April 2024

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New Tecumseth home prices slip 0.7 per cent to $899,909 in April 2024

May 3, 2024

Autos

This couple was devoted to Audi for years. Then they sprang for the electric Polestar

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This couple was devoted to Audi for years. Then they sprang for the electric Polestar

May 4, 2024

This little electric Fiat is really fun, especially in the city

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This little electric Fiat is really fun, especially in the city

May 4, 2024

Can you do a long-distance commute in an EV? Stephanie Lake does it all the time

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Can you do a long-distance commute in an EV? Stephanie Lake does it all the time

May 17, 2024

Mercedes's plug-in hybrid luxury SUV does it all — including massages

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Mercedes’s plug-in hybrid luxury SUV does it all — including massages

May 14, 2024