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Here's when you might be able to apply for lower property taxes
16+ hour, 22+ min ago (734+ words) Owning a home comes with a long list of expenses that go beyond a monthly mortgage, whether that's replacing an old roof, paying for home insurance or keeping up with climbing property taxes. While many costs are fixed, experts say…...
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (736+ words) Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too. It's good to be prepared,…...
Canada needs tax reform — relieving small business pain might be the first step
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1275+ words) One of Prime Minister Mark Carney's point people on the government's budget consultations says Ottawa plans to tackle long-awaited tax code reform "one bite at a time" and changes for small businesses are high on the priority list. The Canadian…...
U.S. trade rep says Canada must drop retaliatory measures to avoid tariffs
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (585+ words) United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer described talks with his Canadian colleagues as "constructive" on Friday but said Canada would have to lift its retaliatory measures in order to avoid new tariffs. Canadian officials have intensified trade talks with their…...
Human Remains Discovered Near Tiffin & Anne Streets in Barrie
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (334+ words) Updated August 14, 2026 @ 10:07am Updated #1: Aug 14, 2026 Barrie Police say skeletal remains that were discovered Thursday afternoon in the area of Anne Street South and Tiffin Street have been sent to the Centre of Forensic Sciences in Toronto for identificaiton. Police were alerted…...
Colts bolster offence and hockey ops ahead of training camp
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (895+ words) The Barrie Colts continued their preparations for late-August training camp on Thursday, announcing three key additions: a veteran forward to bolster their offence and two key hockey operations personnel. In what has already been an active offseason, the OHL club…...
Barrie man charged after police say he falsely reported being stabbed
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (234+ words) Barrie Police have charged a man with public mischief after he claimed to have been stabbed. Around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, police say they responded to a report of an assault in the area of Puget Street near Shanty Bay Road in the…...
Teen safely returns to shore after Georgian Bay water scare in Tiny Township
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (336+ words) Georgian Bay showed who was boss. For a 15-year-old on a boogie board off a Tiny Township beach on Thursday afternoon, it turned into a frightening ordeal as strong currents began pushing him farther from shore. OPP say a family…...
Canadian firms wait out Trump ahead of tariff deadline
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (402+ words) Canadian businesses are largely resisting the urge to rush products across the border as they face another looming tariff deadline from U.S. President Donald Trump. Instead of scrambling to get shipments into the United States before Aug. 19, many exporters appear to…...
Alliston man charged with stunt driving after 156 km/h speed
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (146+ words) A 46-year-old Alliston man apparently had somewhere to be---and he was in a hurry. South Simcoe Police say they clocked a vehicle at 156 km/h in an 80 zone around 11:30 a.m. Thursday on County Road 27 at Line 12 in Bradford West Gwillimbury....