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Popular Arrowhead skating trail on ice due to warm, rainy weather

Popular Arrowhead skating trail on ice due to warm, rainy weather

Visitors can check out hiking trails at the provincial park while awaiting the opening of outdoor skating trails
Fire destroys homeless person's structure near Newmarket heritage home

Fire destroys homeless person's structure near Newmarket heritage home

Small encampment had been set up in a wooded area behind vacant Bogart House on Leslie Street
Injured bear cub taken on 10-hour road trip, fed Taco Bell, now hibernating

Injured bear cub taken on 10-hour road trip, fed Taco Bell, now hibernating

In August, the cub's story gained attention after rescuers transported it from Cochrane to Windsor
Uber vehicle hijacked New Year's Day, suspect on the lam

Uber vehicle hijacked New Year's Day, suspect on the lam

Passenger threatened driver then stole the vehicle in Wasaga Beach; it was found a couple hours later in Collingwood, police say
Respiratory illnesses 'trending higher' in Simcoe-Muskoka region

Respiratory illnesses 'trending higher' in Simcoe-Muskoka region

Health unit sees increase in emergency department visits due to respiratory illness between Dec. 22 and 28, with COVID-19, influenza A and RSV all circulating; Stroud pharmacist urges residents to get vaccinated
Two dogs killed in fire at Angus trailer home: OPP

Two dogs killed in fire at Angus trailer home: OPP

Emergency crews responded to structure fire on Brentwood Road today around 9 a.m.; officials determined blaze was caused by space heater
Driver charged after fleeing police in New Tecumseth: OPP

Driver charged after fleeing police in New Tecumseth: OPP

Police say accused fled into residence after blowing stop sign Wednesday
'Fundamental work': Planning, patience key for Innisfil mayor as 2024 wraps up

'Fundamental work': Planning, patience key for Innisfil mayor as 2024 wraps up

Preaching persistence, Mayor Lynn Dollin wants to see a healthier Innisfil: 'If you get the foundation right, then the building won’t collapse'
Thief uses hammer to smash store's front door, steals till containing $5K

Thief uses hammer to smash store's front door, steals till containing $5K

Shortly before midnight on Dec. 31, Nottawasaga OPP officers responded to break-and-enter in progress at Angus Variety
Bird-flu risk makes popular Wye Marsh chickadee activity verboten

Bird-flu risk makes popular Wye Marsh chickadee activity verboten

Concerns of H5N1 avian flu spreading to humans means exposure safety protocols in place at local wildlife centre, says executive director