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BEYOND LOCAL: Could Ottawa police be sued for failing to arrest freedom convoy protesters?

BEYOND LOCAL: Could Ottawa police be sued for failing to arrest freedom convoy protesters?

In Canada, police can be sued for their failure to protect victims of crime in some circumstances
IKEA Design Studio set to open in Barrie next month

IKEA Design Studio set to open in Barrie next month

Small-format location will open March 10 at Georgian Mall and will remain for 12 to 18 months, company says
Time to twist and shout: Beatles tribute band hits the stage in March

Time to twist and shout: Beatles tribute band hits the stage in March

After being postponed last month due to the pandemic, The Caverners' March 15 concert at Ferndale Banquet Hall will support Diabetes Canada
Where to dine out for Valentine's Day in Innisfil

Where to dine out for Valentine's Day in Innisfil

A romantic dinner for two can be the perfect Valentine's celebration
Flags fly, horns honk for protest through Barrie (6 photos)

Flags fly, horns honk for protest through Barrie (6 photos)

'If someone wants to have the vaccine, all the power to them, but if they don’t, I think they should have that same choice as well,' says one protester
Bradford family brings cookies, cards to Ottawa to support truckers

Bradford family brings cookies, cards to Ottawa to support truckers

'They are doing it for the children, they are doing it for my family, and they are doing it for all of Canada,' says Bradford mother supporting protesters in Ottawa
Ottawa's homeless population 'in deep distress' due to protest

Ottawa's homeless population 'in deep distress' due to protest

'There are people living here, so they are pushing it a little bit with the noise at night,' says homeless man who stresses he is 'for the protest'
Ontario reports 414 COVID patients in ICUs, 35 more deaths

Ontario reports 414 COVID patients in ICUs, 35 more deaths

Testing captures 2,944 new cases
LETTER: Reader proposes solution to bulky garbage bins

LETTER: Reader proposes solution to bulky garbage bins

‘Sometimes it can be fun thinking outside the box’
OPINION: How entertainment helps us understand conspiracy theories, anti-vax messaging and the infodemic

OPINION: How entertainment helps us understand conspiracy theories, anti-vax messaging and the infodemic

For centuries, writers have recognized that disease outbreaks spur the spread of incorrect information, or misinformation.