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'Cultural richness': Tamil New Year celebrated in Innisfil

'Cultural richness': Tamil New Year celebrated in Innisfil

Community, dignitaries gather to mark Puthandu at town hall on April 14
'Same old, same old': Innisfil MP disappointed with feds' budget

'Same old, same old': Innisfil MP disappointed with feds' budget

'It’s the same old story (with) more deficits and close to $40 billion in deficits this year are projected in the budget,' says John Brassard
They're doing the Marsh Mash in Bradford — for the 43rd time

They're doing the Marsh Mash in Bradford — for the 43rd time

The race attracts canoeists, kayakers, stand-Up paddleboarders and outrigger paddlers from all over the province
Grandparent scam probe leads to 14 arrests, 56 charges: OPP

Grandparent scam probe leads to 14 arrests, 56 charges: OPP

Since February 2022, the group of suspects is responsible for over $2.2 million in reported losses Canada-wide, department says
Bradford councillors give themselves a 'fair' 53% pay raise

Bradford councillors give themselves a 'fair' 53% pay raise

‘You need to be compensated fairly, and it starts right here at this table so we can pass those fair compensations on to everybody else in our community,’ says mayor; council also voted to make mayor's position full time this term
'Bad optics': Barrie paid two police chiefs $564K combined in 2023

'Bad optics': Barrie paid two police chiefs $564K combined in 2023

'There is a portion of our community that’s ‘defund the police’ and it’s a very, very small portion,' says deputy mayor
HISTORY'S MYSTERIES: What foods did our ancestors eat?

HISTORY'S MYSTERIES: What foods did our ancestors eat?

The barter system was used before Canada's confederation, during the fur trade, and when settlers first came to Canada
Body found in partially submerged canoe in Severn

Body found in partially submerged canoe in Severn

Man, 40, pronounced dead at scene Wednesday morning
Local residents arrested for COVID-19 relief program fraud

Local residents arrested for COVID-19 relief program fraud

Fictitious or ineligible businesses allegedly used to apply for energy cost rebates provided during mandatory pandemic closures, Ontario Provincial Police's Serious Fraud Office says
Canadian history on display at Simcoe County Heritage Fair

Canadian history on display at Simcoe County Heritage Fair

Event to take place on April 24 at the Simcoe County Museum north of Barrie