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‘Barely’ surviving: A stay-at-home dad and his family’s financial struggles in OntarioWhile Jason Ladouceur and his family’s needs have not gone up, the increased cost of living has led to a double or sometimes even tripping of the basics they need to survive.CanadaNov 23
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Brampton teen 3rd person charged with 1st-degree murder in Owen Sound shootingOntario Provincial Police say a third person is facing a charge of first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting in Owen Sound over the summer.CrimeNov 22
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Ontario eatery reopens months after owner killed over reported unpaid billSharif Rahman, owner of the Curry House in Owen Sound, was badly beaten last August and died in hospital. The restaurant said Sunday that it will be reopening.CrimeNov 21
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2 men in custody on kidnapping charges in Bradford, Ont., police sayInvestigators allege the pair assaulted a man at the home of friend, then took the man to another location against his will where the assaults continued.CrimeNov 17
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Ontario advocates say gender-based violence an ‘epidemic’, with no end in sightWith November marking another year of Women Abuse Prevention Month, advocates are finding themselves raising the same concerns with the situation continuing to get worse.CanadaNov 17
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Visitors barred from Bracebridge hospital after COVID-19 outbreak declaredA facility-wide COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital site in Bracebridge. The outbreak currently includes eight patients and six staff.HealthNov 15
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Santa is coming to town! Where to watch a Santa Claus parade in Simcoe CountyBarrie, Bradford West Gwillimbury and Orillia will be hosting their annual Santa Claus parades this coming Saturday Nov. 18 and Innisfil the following weekend.CanadaNov 15
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How to honour veterans in Simcoe County this Remembrance DayTo honour those who have served our county, communities across Simcoe County will be holding ceremonies to commemorate Remembrance Day.CanadaNov 10
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Thieves get away with thousands in Barrie bank robbery, police looking for suspectsPolice say two unknown men, who both wore full face coverings, burst into the credit union brandishing firearms and made a demand for money.CrimeNov 10
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Ex-boyfriend of Elnaz Hajtamiri charged with 1st-degree murder in her disappearanceThe Crown attorney has upgraded its charges against Mohamad Lilo to first-degree murder in the abduction of Elnaz Hajtamiri.CrimeNov 9
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Toys and food instead of cash? Innisfil’s festival alternative to pay for parking ticketsInnisfil, Ont., is giving residents with outstanding parking tickets a unique way to pay their fines for the ninth year in a row.CanadaNov 8
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Death of Ontario man after police dog bite leads to SIU probeA man died in hospital on Sunday after being bitten by an OPP police dog. Ontario's Special Investigations Unit is looking into the case.CrimeNov 8
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Snow and possible freezing rain in the forecast for Simcoe CountyResidents in Simcoe County and Barrie may be in for some mixed weather on Wednesday with a new storm system moving into the region.WeatherNov 7
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How an Ontario survivor is looking to help others escape sex traffickingA sex trafficking survivor is hoping her new business can help other victims of sex trafficking feel loved and supported.CanadaNov 7
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Home completely destroyed, pets perish in Innisfil house fireA house fire in Innisfil kept firefighters busy Sunday morning, with the Corner Avenue structure being completely engulfed by the flames.FireNov 6
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Orillia shelter launches awareness campaign amid concerns about gender-based violenceGreen haven Shelter for Women in Orillia is calling on the community to support their Wrapped in Courage campaign amid high rates of gender based violence.CanadaNov 3
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Clothes make the man? Program hopes to address employment barriers with free professional clothingA new initiative is starting in Barrie and Orillia to help connect men in need with professional clothing to enter the workforce.CanadaNov 3
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Lawsuit around Barrie’s historic Allandale Station lands resolved, city saysThe City of Barrie says a legal battle with Correct Group Inc. regarding the Allandale Station lands is now resolved.CanadaNov 3
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Sault Ste. Marie shooter was convicted of breaking police car window, drunk driving, records showCourt records show that the man who killed four people in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., last week was convicted two decades ago of smashing a police car window and impaired driving.CrimeNov 2
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Numerous schools in Ontario received bomb threats. Here’s what we knowWith questions continuing to swirl and police across Ontario working to look into the various threats, here is what we know so far.CrimeNov 1
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130 new affordable rental units up for grabs in Orillia, Ont.The county announced Wednesday it has opened the application process for 130 affordable rental units at the newly built County Orillia Campus.CanadaNov 1
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A light sprinkling of snow in some Ontario communities brings first signs of winterSeveral communities in Ontario are seeing their first signs of winter weather with the light sprinkling of snowflakes in the air.WeatherOct 31
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Northwestern Ontario First Nation ‘alerted’ to 22 areas of potential historic remainsA First Nation in northwestern Ontario says it has found 22 areas where human remains may be buried at the site of a former residential school.CanadaOct 30
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Remote Ontario First Nation connected to power grid via Wataynikaneyap Power projectThe Wunnumin Lake First Nation is the latest community to be connected to the power grid thanks to the Wataynikaneyap Power project.CanadaOct 30
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‘I love to help’: war victim turned disability advocate recognized for work with newcomers to Canada“I always say that I am not only a Canadian but a proud Canadian... I love Canada. I know I was not born in this country, but I feel like I was born in this country.”CanadaOct 27