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CANADA: Renting out backyard swimming pools can be lucrative, but experts warn of risks

CANADA: Renting out backyard swimming pools can be lucrative, but experts warn of risks

But while renting out a private pool can be lucrative, experts say anyone considering it — either through Swimply or some other platform — should think long and hard before taking the plunge
Metrolinx staff vaccination policy likely won't involve rapid testing: spokeswoman

Metrolinx staff vaccination policy likely won't involve rapid testing: spokeswoman

Final details of Metrolinx's policy, including consequences for unvaccinated workers and accommodations for those with medical exemptions, were still in the works at the time of the announcement
Election 2021 is here — and young people are paying attention

Election 2021 is here — and young people are paying attention

Younger voters at this early stage are as interested in the campaign as those aged between 30 and 59, while those 60-plus are much more likely to be into it, according to polling from Abacus Data
Small-scale housing stock dwindling for Georgian students

Small-scale housing stock dwindling for Georgian students

There is a need for more ‘mom-and-pop’ landlords in South Georgian Bay, says Place4Students.com director
Young local man $1M richer after lotto win, but he hasn't told his parents

Young local man $1M richer after lotto win, but he hasn't told his parents

Andrei Alexeenco says he plans to give half his winnings to his parents, get an apartment with his girlfriend, buy his sister a laptop, and start a business with the winnings
Community rallies around local teen and his family during cancer battle (5 photos)

Community rallies around local teen and his family during cancer battle (5 photos)

'Watching him suffer through this is the most agonizing thing. ... Liam said the other night he had prepared himself long ago for this. I don’t know how he does it,' says Liam Rothwell's dad
21 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka Friday

21 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka Friday

A Barrie man has died after contracting COVID-19, his is the first COVID-related death reported this month
Simcoe-Muskoka parenting podcast gains popularity Canada-wide

Simcoe-Muskoka parenting podcast gains popularity Canada-wide

The OnPoint Parenting Podcast is overseen by the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board and has seen 3,826 downloads since its launch in February
Police seek public's assistance in locating stolen vehicle in Bradford (3 photos)

Police seek public's assistance in locating stolen vehicle in Bradford (3 photos)

The 2018, black, Toyota Camry was stolen from a driveway in the Reid Road and Miller Park Avenue area between the hours of 10 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021 and the following morning of Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021
Ontario reports 650 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 650 new COVID cases Friday

The latest update noted 444 recoveries and two deaths