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OPP announce warrant for suspect in Hajtamiri abduction

OPP announce warrant for suspect in Hajtamiri abduction

Police allege 35-year-old Toronto man is connected to abduction of Elnaz Hajtamiri from Wasaga Beach home last year
Friday Harbour plans 'wonderland of activities' over March break

Friday Harbour plans 'wonderland of activities' over March break

Fire show, skating, workshops, food, and refreshments all part of the festivities
Next dates set for veteran officer charged with extortion, harassment

Next dates set for veteran officer charged with extortion, harassment

Barrie police say alleged events occurred while off-duty between 2016 and 2018, and stemmed from conduct toward another member of the department
Food bank making changes to bring 'dignity, respect' to clients

Food bank making changes to bring 'dignity, respect' to clients

Barrie Food Bank official says allowing people to choose what they want and need is 'very empowering. It changes the whole dynamic'
One dead, one injured after two-vehicle crash on County Rd. 27

One dead, one injured after two-vehicle crash on County Rd. 27

Stretch of road north of Barrie expected to be closed for several hours
FAIR COMMENT: Could A.I. make politicians obsolete?

FAIR COMMENT: Could A.I. make politicians obsolete?

Startup company behind ChatGPT acknowledges the technology isn’t perfect, but it can learn from its mistakes, writes political columnist
Health-care system not prepared for increasing demand: watchdog

Health-care system not prepared for increasing demand: watchdog

The province is on track to be short on health-care capacity, funding and staffing in the coming years, the Financial Accountability Office found
Georgian College hosting virtual events for potential students

Georgian College hosting virtual events for potential students

Get to Know Georgian sessions will take place Tuesday, March 14 and Tuesday, March 21
What3words app helps locate couple lost while hiking

What3words app helps locate couple lost while hiking

'It was getting dark, their cellphone had spotty reception and they were cold,' South Simcoe police says of Sunday's incident in Bradford
LETTER: Avoid the hang-ups, get on 'Do Not Call List'

LETTER: Avoid the hang-ups, get on 'Do Not Call List'

Letter writer says they were targeted early in the morning; 'Many fraudsters will use local number as we are more likely to answer those calls'