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Honduran man finally freed, his Simcoe County family breathes sigh of relief

Honduran man finally freed, his Simcoe County family breathes sigh of relief

Edwin Espinal and Raul Alvarez have been declared innocent, after spending 19 months in an inhumane prison as the 'living dead'
COVID-19: Here’s what the parties’ election platforms say about controlling the fourth wave as borders reopen

COVID-19: Here’s what the parties’ election platforms say about controlling the fourth wave as borders reopen

Data from the Canadian Border Services Agency show that the number of non-commercial land travellers from the United States more than doubled in the week following the reopening to fully vaccinated Americans
Bradford’s Finest Wine Shoppe gets special endorsement to brew, serve on site

Bradford’s Finest Wine Shoppe gets special endorsement to brew, serve on site

The Bradford location is the only one in Ontario with a special license to brew and serve on site
Intensification vs. sprawl: York Region council divided on way to grow

Intensification vs. sprawl: York Region council divided on way to grow

Newmarket mayor points finger at East Gwillimbury's future sprawl for cramping his town's plans to grow through intensification
Police looking for more witnesses after homeowner returns to break and enter in progess

Police looking for more witnesses after homeowner returns to break and enter in progess

Police say the homeowner returned to a vehicle in the driveway. One of the suspects told the homeowner they were there to do some work
Mayor Keffer shows support for phosphorus recyclying facility in letter to environment minister, York Region CEO

Mayor Keffer shows support for phosphorus recyclying facility in letter to environment minister, York Region CEO

'Our Council requests that York Region separate out a facility from the overall UYSS and proceed with an environmental assessment of the project,' wrote the mayor
25 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Friday

25 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Friday

Bradford’s Fieldcrest Elementary School is in outbreak with two cases
Highway 427 expansion between Finch, Major Mack opens Saturday

Highway 427 expansion between Finch, Major Mack opens Saturday

Widened sections expected to save commuters up to 25 minutes in travel time for two-way trip during peak periods, province says
Teenager hit by school bus in Newmarket Friday morning

Teenager hit by school bus in Newmarket Friday morning

The collision took place at Davis and Carlson at about 8:45 a.m.
Ontario reports 795 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 795 new COVID cases Friday

The latest updates noted 680 recoveries and five deaths