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'Sad coming of age': October marks 30 years since grisly murders

'Sad coming of age': October marks 30 years since grisly murders

Four people were killed in Barrie over course of one heinous weekend: Fred Shapcott, Ellsworth Beers, Pam Constable, and Scott Seabrook
COLUMN: 'Unseemly' conventions feel almost criminal

COLUMN: 'Unseemly' conventions feel almost criminal

Despite being a self-admitted 'true-crime addict,' columnist wonders about the growing fascination with the genre
Orillia Lawn Bowling Club holds last fun day event of season

Orillia Lawn Bowling Club holds last fun day event of season

Sponsor provided gift cards to club members at recent event
City considering four-way stop at corner of Mary and Douglas

City considering four-way stop at corner of Mary and Douglas

'I went on two different canvassing missions, and there was nothing but strong support for this so I think we should do it,' said Coun. Leatherdale
OPP Guardians Run aids local Special Olympians (13 photos)

OPP Guardians Run aids local Special Olympians (13 photos)

'Today not only means a day of fundraising, but it also means a day of community, friendship, inclusiveness, support and, most of all, a day of fun,' says Stephen Graham
Refreshment vehicle explodes at Gravenhurst park (UPDATE)

Refreshment vehicle explodes at Gravenhurst park (UPDATE)

The incident happened at Muskoka Bay Park; OPP say there were no injuries to occupants or bystanders
Minimum wage hike to $16.55 per hour kicks in today

Minimum wage hike to $16.55 per hour kicks in today

The increase to $16.55 will have a substantial impact on nearly 1.4 million workers, particularly women, but it still isn’t enough says the Workers’ Action Centre
COLUMN: Take your pick of apple varieties at local orchard

COLUMN: Take your pick of apple varieties at local orchard

'But really you can’t go wrong with a warm fresh apple dessert, and most are close to one another in taste, texture and appearance,' says columnist
COLUMN: 'Tis the season for fantastic fall colours, fresh air

COLUMN: 'Tis the season for fantastic fall colours, fresh air

For autumn freaks, now is the time to take a wander, kick up some leaves, click a few pics, hold hands, breathe deep, and simply enjoy life, says columnist
Artist's 1844 sketches 'left an invaluable record of life here'

Artist's 1844 sketches 'left an invaluable record of life here'

Historian recently discovered information about visit to area by Titus Ware who drew 'wonderful sketches of what he saw in Orillia and area'