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Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount Netflix is walking away from its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business, in a stunning move that effectively puts Paramount in a position to take over its storied Hollywoo...

Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount.

Screen all kids between 2 and 10 for high cholesterol, pediatric society recommends The Canadian Paediatric Society is recommending cholesterol screening for all kids between two and 10 years old

Screen all kids between 2 and 10 for high cholesterol, pediatric society recommends.

Marchand scores 2 as the Panthers reignite their playoff push vs. Maple Leafs with 5-1 win Olympic silver medalist Brad Marchand scored twice, Evan Rodrigues got the first short-handed goal of his career and added an assist, and the Florida Panthers resumed their playoff push with a 5-1 win...

Marchand scores 2 as the Panthers reignite their playoff push vs. Maple Leafs with 5-1 win.

February 26, 2026 Evening Headlines by Daily Kickstart - News Headlines

RVH planning four-storey office building, woman blows over 3x legal limit while driving child, and how the Colts can clinch the Central tonight:
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Poilievre calls for all-party working group on renewing trade deal with U.S. Poilievre called for the creation of an all-party working group on the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement as the two countries begin a review.

Poilievre calls for all-party working group on renewing trade deal with U.S. barrie360.com/poilievre-sp...

Feds earmark $1.55 billion to ensure equal services for First Nations kids Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty announced $1.55 billion in federal funding Thursday to support Jordan's Principle.

Feds earmark $1.55 billion to ensure equal services for First Nations kids barrie360.com/feds-earmark...

City of Barrie, Township of Springwater agree on compensation for boundary adjustment The City of Barrie and the Township of Springwater have settled the compensation for a boundary adjustment.

City of Barrie, Township of Springwater agree on compensation for boundary adjustment barrie360.com/barrie-sprin...

Construction to start soon on new Ontario Science Centre; to open 'as early as' 2029 Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Thursday that the contract has been awarded to build the new science centre at Ontario Place

Construction to start soon on new Ontario Science Centre; to open 'as early as' 2029 barrie360.com/ont-science-...

Budget watchdog predicts zero population growth this year The parliamentary budget officer predicts Canada's population growth will remain flat mainly due to cuts to non-permanent resident admissions

Budget watchdog predicts zero population growth this year barrie360.com/pbo-opredict...

Baycats sign Alliston-native catcher Carson Barker The Barrie Baycats have added another local athlete to their roster, signing Alliston-born catcher Carson Barker for the 2026 CBL season.

Baycats sign Alliston-native catcher Carson Barker barrie360.com/baycats-sign...

RVH to build 119,000 sq. ft. office building as Nuttall clears way for further expansion RVH is exploring options for the construction of a new four-storey, 119,000 sq. ft. healthcare services building in Barrie.

RVH to build 119,000 sq. ft. office building as Nuttall clears way for further expansion barrie360.com/rvh-office-b...

Year-round, overnight on-street parking ban floated in Barrie goes to a consultant Barrie politicians will receive a report from a consultant about whether to move forward or not with a year-round, overnight, on-street parking ban in the cit

Year-round, overnight on-street parking ban floated in Barrie goes to a consultant.

Barrie woman charged after alleged impaired crash with child in vehicle A Barrie woman is facing multiple criminal charges after her alleged impairment led to a collision while her child was a passenger.

Barrie woman charged after alleged impaired crash with child in vehicle barrie360.com/barrie-woman...

Carney follows up speech in Davos with trip to India, Australia, Japan Prime Minister Mark Carney leaves Thursday for a 10-day visit to India, Australia and Japan — his first international trip since his headline-making speech in Davos that called for middle powers to ba...

Carney follows up speech in Davos with trip to India, Australia, Japan.

Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the country Cuba’s government said late Wednesday that the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the U.S. who were trying to infiltrate the island and unleash terror...

Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the country.

Kucherov has a goal and 2 assists as the Lightning beat the Maple Leafs 4-2 Nikita Kucherov scored to give him his ninth 30-goal season and added two assists for 701 in his career and the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Wednesday night

Kucherov has a goal and 2 assists as the Lightning beat the Maple Leafs 4-2.

Devin Vassell's 21-point performance helps Spurs rally past Raptors 110-107 Devin Vassell led all scorers with 21 points as the San Antonio Spurs rallied to a 110-107 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday

Devin Vassell's 21-point performance helps Spurs rally past Raptors 110-107.

Two men charged after copper wire theft from abandoned Barrie restaurant Barrie Police have arrested and charged two men following a theft of copper wire from an abandoned business on Tuesday afternoon.

Two men charged after copper wire theft from abandoned Barrie restaurant barrie360.com/barrie-two-a...

February 25, 2026 Evening Headlines by Daily Kickstart - News Headlines

Two arrested after copper wire theft, Rock Hall nominees named, and Colts players face discipline following Saturday's win. Those and more on today's Evening Kickstart:
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OPP charge man after unsafe driving while impaired in Midland Southern Georgian Bay OPP charged a driver with impaired driving following a traffic stop Tuesday evening in Midland.

OPP charge man after unsafe driving while impaired in Midland barrie360.com/midland-arre...

OPP seeking assistance in identifying suspects in Penetanguishene mugging Southern Georgian Bay OPP is appealing to the public for information concerning a late‑night robbery on Sunday in Penetanguishene.

OPP seeking assistance in identifying suspects in Penetanguishene mugging barrie360.com/opp-seek-inf...

3 teens, including a 15-year-old, charged after armed robbery in Alliston Police have charged three teenagers, including a 15-year-old, following an armed robbery at a retail business on Young Street in Alliston

Seven teenagers, including a 15-year-old, charged after armed robbery in Alliston barrie360.com/teens-armed-...

Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations The hall revealed the list of 17 performer nominees, a list that also includes Melissa Etheridge, Jeff Buckley, Pink, and Wu-Tang Clan.

Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations barrie360.com/rrhof-perfor...

Newsweek ranks UHN's Toronto General the second-best hospital in the world An annual hospital ranking by Newsweek magazine has deemed Toronto General the second-best in the world

Newsweek ranks UHN's Toronto General the second-best hospital in the world.

Barrie Food Bank launches "Spring to Action" campaign Spring is almost here, summer will be on its heels, and for the Barrie Food Bank (BFB), it can be the lean seasons

Barrie Food Bank launches "Spring to Action" campaign.

Scam involving caller impersonating a Barrie police officer This one involves a male caller claiming to be a Barrie police officer who contacts victims about suspicious activity with their bank accounts

Scam involving caller impersonating a Barrie police officer.

Doctors, health groups call for action as Canada lags on cervical cancer prevention Cervical cancer is both the fastest-growing type of cancer in Canada and one that is almost completely preventable

Doctors, health groups call for action as Canada lags on cervical cancer prevention.

Tow truck towed, impounded by OPP after traffic stop in Springwater Township Ontario Provincial Police impounded a tow truck after a traffic stop around 5 p.m. on Monday, as the vehicle was travelling on Bayfield Street North in Springwater Township

Tow truck towed, impounded by OPP after traffic stop in Springwater Township.

Trump defends tariff regime in State of the Union address after top court blow U.S. President Donald Trump remained committed to realigning global trade through tariffs in his annual state of the union address on Tuesday

Trump defends tariff regime in State of the Union address after top court blow.

Wallace leads Thunder past Raptors 116-107; Gilgeous-Alexander misses hometown game Cason Wallace led all scorers with 27 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder withstood a late charge to beat the Toronto Raptors 116-107 on Tuesday

Wallace leads Thunder past Raptors 116-107; Gilgeous-Alexander misses hometown game.