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OPP investigate 'suspicious death' in Collingwood subdivision

OPP investigate 'suspicious death' in Collingwood subdivision

Investigation began Friday morning when officers discovered woman dead inside a home
Action! Downtown bakery presents Christmas vibes in June

Action! Downtown bakery presents Christmas vibes in June

'They kind of stumbled upon the bakery and asked if they could film here for a day. We thought it was a great idea and a lot of fun,' says Homestead co-owner
Ontario's top doc planning for round of COVID boosters come fall

Ontario's top doc planning for round of COVID boosters come fall

Dr. Kieran Moore anticipates new generation of vaccine will be available that targets both original COVID strain plus more up-to-date one that is circulating, such as for Omicron
Barrie Wrestling off the ropes with slate of summer shows

Barrie Wrestling off the ropes with slate of summer shows

Local wrestling promotion will host its fifth annual Gold and Glory event Saturday on Ferris Lane
COVID cases, hospitalizations, deaths plateau in Ontario

COVID cases, hospitalizations, deaths plateau in Ontario

For about two weeks, little has changed in the number of new cases, hospitalizations or deaths
What's the ooey, gooey allure of Midland's butter tart festival?

What's the ooey, gooey allure of Midland's butter tart festival?

'I think it's the flakiness, the pastry, the sweetness, and it’s just that perfect mix of creamy with sweet,' says bakery owner; Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival returns Saturday after two-year hiatus
Man behind bomb threat at Orillia city hall faces more charges

Man behind bomb threat at Orillia city hall faces more charges

Joint investigation with South Simcoe and Rama police uncovered more incidents between Jan. 25 and May 20 at various locations
Open Air Dunlop, Pride celebration roll into downtown Saturday

Open Air Dunlop, Pride celebration roll into downtown Saturday

Dunlop Street will be closed to vehicles and open to pedestrians, play, bikes, roller skates, unicycles and more from Maple to Mulcaster
Man surrenders to police in connection to April assault case

Man surrenders to police in connection to April assault case

Barrie man, 33, faces numerous charges including flight from police, assault with a weapon and dangerous driving after police and paramedic vehicles were struck
THE BIG READ: On a mission to save seniors from nursing home horrors

THE BIG READ: On a mission to save seniors from nursing home horrors

Ravaged by COVID, Ontario's long-term care homes endured nearly 4,500 deaths during the pandemic. A determined group of personal support workers is trying a different way to protect the elderly