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Horse injured after its trailer flipped during two-vehicle crash

Horse injured after its trailer flipped during two-vehicle crash

Police say 21-year-old horse sustained minor injuries in two-vehicle collision that saw horse trailer flip following crash
Temperature rises as fire crews respond to LifeLabs picket lines

Temperature rises as fire crews respond to LifeLabs picket lines

Disruptions continue as labour struggle between LifeLabs employees and their employer drags on at locations throughout Simcoe County, including Orillia
Charges laid after police raid two homes in drug-trafficking probe

Charges laid after police raid two homes in drug-trafficking probe

OPP confirmed there had been an ongoing drug trafficking investigation since February involving the man, who was suspected of trafficking drugs in Wasaga Beach
COLUMN: An 'unstoppable spirit thrives' even amid adversity

COLUMN: An 'unstoppable spirit thrives' even amid adversity

From finding shelter in unconventional spaces to forming supportive connections, people who face homelessness demonstrate an extraordinary ability to adapt
'Vibrant spirit' of young Penetang man killed in car crash remembered

'Vibrant spirit' of young Penetang man killed in car crash remembered

'No parent should have to bury their child or sit crying for hours wondering what were his last words, his last actions, his last thoughts,' says aunt
Orillians urged to join Take Back the Night protest march May 16

Orillians urged to join Take Back the Night protest march May 16

'Let’s raise our voices and march together ... for the victims of femicide and the courageous survivors or domestic abuse,' urges Green Haven Shelter for Women official
Community Builders Awards: This year’s Health Care award winner continues to prove dedication to mental health advocacy

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Health Care award winner continues to prove dedication to mental health advocacy

The CMHA Simcoe County provides essential support for the community
Pedestrian injured after hit-and-run collision; police seek witnesses

Pedestrian injured after hit-and-run collision; police seek witnesses

Following an interaction between a driver of a two-door silver sports sedan and a pedestrian, the vehicle circled back and struck the pedestrian, say police
City holding open house to mark National Public Works Week

City holding open house to mark National Public Works Week

Event taking place May 25 at Municipal Operations Centre will be the kick-off event for the city's name the plow contest
LETTER: Carbon tax is hiking costs while emissions climb

LETTER: Carbon tax is hiking costs while emissions climb

Canadians don't like being charged more for everything, particularly with a tax is not doing what it was supposed to do, laments letter writer