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South Simcoe Police to increase patrols following Chanukah mass shooting in Australia

South Simcoe Police to increase patrols following Chanukah mass shooting in Australia

In light of the mass shooting that took place at a Jewish holiday celebration in Australia on Sunday, South Simcoe Police confirmed they will be increasing their patrols.

Pierre Poilievre posts about visit in Barrie

Pierre Poilievre posts about visit in Barrie

Wanted Muskoka man arrested in northern Ontario after cutting ankle monitor: OPP

Wanted Muskoka man arrested in northern Ontario after cutting ankle monitor: OPP

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OPP arrest suspect in Oro-Medonte armed robbery and other Barrie incidents

OPP arrest suspect in Oro-Medonte armed robbery and other Barrie incidents

OPP investigate series of Caledon and Dufferin County extortion cases

OPP investigate series of Caledon and Dufferin County extortion cases

‘Taking every precaution’: GTA officials respond after antisemitic terror attack at Australia’s Bondi Beach

‘Taking every precaution’: GTA officials respond after antisemitic terror attack at Australia’s Bondi Beach

Father and son gunmen kill at least 15 people in attack on Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

Father and son gunmen kill at least 15 people in attack on Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

Collingwood boil water advisory amended for most areas

Collingwood boil water advisory amended for most areas

Police investigate fatal Kawartha Lakes crash

Police investigate fatal Kawartha Lakes crash

OPP investigate Caledon shooting

OPP investigate Caledon shooting

What are your rights as a Canadian if asked by a U.S. border agent to see your social media?

What are your rights as a Canadian if asked by a U.S. border agent to see your social media?

Heavy weekend snow possible for Simcoe County, likely for Muskoka

Heavy weekend snow possible for Simcoe County, likely for Muskoka

Police search for missing youth who left Muskoka for GTA

Police search for missing youth who left Muskoka for GTA

Three U.K. men charged in killing of Owen Sound restaurant owner appear in court

Three U.K. men charged in killing of Owen Sound restaurant owner appear in court

Two Orillia-area men plead guilty in moose hunting case

Two Orillia-area men plead guilty in moose hunting case

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New in-home service allows pets with mobility issues spend final moments at home

New in-home service allows pets with mobility issues spend final moments at home

Muslim youth group clears snow for more than 40 seniors and residents with disabilities

Muslim youth group clears snow for more than 40 seniors and residents with disabilities

Bradford family serves up a sweet deal for ‘School Fuel’

Bradford family serves up a sweet deal for ‘School Fuel’

Community called on for urgent help to support 2,100 families this holiday

Community called on for urgent help to support 2,100 families this holiday

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Carollers dressed as sheep bewilder shoppers at Upper Canada Mall

Carollers dressed as sheep bewilder shoppers at Upper Canada Mall

Tips to shovel driveways and avoid being plowed in

Tips to shovel driveways and avoid being plowed in

Dateline NBC spotlights murder of Collingwood’s Ashley Schwalm in two-hour special

Dateline NBC spotlights murder of Collingwood’s Ashley Schwalm in two-hour special

NHL prospect’s golf simulator mishap goes viral

NHL prospect’s golf simulator mishap goes viral

Animal Tales

Rare turtle’s story ends after rescue from cold waters in Wasaga Beach, Ont.

Rare turtle’s story ends after rescue from cold waters in Wasaga Beach, Ont.

Police investigating animal cruelty case after fox shot several times in Tottenham

Police investigating animal cruelty case after fox shot several times in Tottenham

‘Short age-related illness’: Wye Marsh community mourns loss of their dearest barn owl Casper

‘Short age-related illness’: Wye Marsh community mourns loss of their dearest barn owl Casper

Meet Snuggles: Little survivor with big heart, rescued from harsh living conditions

Meet Snuggles: Little survivor with big heart, rescued from harsh living conditions

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‘Full of life, positivity’: Toronto family of Bondi Beach victim mourns loss

By Kamil KaramaliDecember 14, 2025 at 8:24PM EST

Canadian English supporters urge Carney to abandon federal shift to British spelling

Carney condemns Australia attack as consular officials ready to help affected Canadians

Legendary film director Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in L.A. home: AP source

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Former Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai convicted in landmark national security trial

Major win for ultra-conservative gives Chile its most right-wing president in decades

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South Simcoe Police to increase patrols following Chanukah mass shooting in Australia

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‘What the heck,’ a home baker thought when he first tried to sell fruitcake. Now, demand is so high he takes orders in May

By Kendra MangioneDecember 14, 2025 at 8:53AM EST

Office holiday parties can be dreadful for introverts and people with social anxiety

After more than 40 years, a woman is reunited with her Kentucky family after allegedly being abducted by her mother

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