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Poll: Most readers would make the notwithstanding clause harder to use

Poll: Most readers would make the notwithstanding clause harder to use

Just over half of readers surveyed in an online poll this week said that the notwithstanding clause should be harder to use than it is now, but not taken out of the Constitution entirely
'I’d like to die with a nice smile': Senior struggles to access new dental plan

'I’d like to die with a nice smile': Senior struggles to access new dental plan

Ontario Dental Association president says changes coming to Canadian Dental Care Plan; 'we are cautiously optimistic that our concerns will be addressed,' he says
BEYOND LOCAL: How do you stop a player like McDavid? By committee, Canucks say

BEYOND LOCAL: How do you stop a player like McDavid? By committee, Canucks say

Over six post-season runs, the elite centre has amassed 30 goals and 58 assists
TRILLIUM TALK: Doctors not working as hard as they used to, Ford government says

TRILLIUM TALK: Doctors not working as hard as they used to, Ford government says

Every Sunday morning, one of our legislative reporters from The Trillium provides an inside look at the week that was in Ontario politics — and the week ahead
Theatre company's deficit expected to be covered by Barrie council

Theatre company's deficit expected to be covered by Barrie council

'We’re telling the story of Simcoe County, and in particular Barrie, and that’s the value,' says Theatre by the Bay official
Good morning, Innisfil!

Good morning, Innisfil!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: Black youth face multiple barriers in accessing mental health care, experts say

BEYOND LOCAL: Black youth face multiple barriers in accessing mental health care, experts say

There's a big need for more Canadian race-based data to improve care for Black youth
Lobbyist bails on town after council touted its 'backroom' ties to Ford government

Lobbyist bails on town after council touted its 'backroom' ties to Ford government

Councillors' comments about hiring a well-connected lobbying firm sparked a three-day drama that ultimately left Brighton high and dry
Witnesses sought after Barrie woman killed in Innisfil collision

Witnesses sought after Barrie woman killed in Innisfil collision

Woman, 33, died at scene early Saturday morning
Manitoba Métis, Chiefs of Ontario incensed by MNO's 'cultural, identity theft'

Manitoba Métis, Chiefs of Ontario incensed by MNO's 'cultural, identity theft'

'The MNO has failed to demonstrate the existence of a distinct, rights-bearing Métis community in the Penetanguishene region,' notes an academic report questioning 'legitimacy' of many Métis root ancestors