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North Bay doctor facing assault charges closes his practice

North Bay doctor facing assault charges closes his practice

Doctor was charged with assault with a weapon and uttering threats after an incident with a patient at the hospital
PROFILE: 'Great man' to be inducted into Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

PROFILE: 'Great man' to be inducted into Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

Dean Heliotis, who died in 2023, will be inducted in the builder's category at Saturday night's gala; legendary local coach was 'one of Orillia's great sportsmen'
Orillia student athletes celebrated at Breakfast of Champions

Orillia student athletes celebrated at Breakfast of Champions

'My journey in sports and life has taught me to dream. Chase those dreams with a solid plan and work ethic,' Orillia lacrosse star Hannah Morris tells young athletes
Former environment minister to speak with Greenbelt coalition head

Former environment minister to speak with Greenbelt coalition head

May 7 webinar with Catherine McKenna, Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition executive director open to public
'Fabulous' Sunshine Fibre Fest on tap Saturday at ODAS Park

'Fabulous' Sunshine Fibre Fest on tap Saturday at ODAS Park

Fibre farmer, Huronia Spinners Guild, Sunshine Rug Hooking chapter, rabbits, alpacas, vendors and much more on the agenda, officials say
Residents urged to don green for Children's Mental Health Week

Residents urged to don green for Children's Mental Health Week

Colour green 'represents hope, growth, and transformation,' says New Path CEO, noting help is available to local youth
Springwater nixes use of facilitator in Barrie boundary talks

Springwater nixes use of facilitator in Barrie boundary talks

Mayor Jennifer Coughlin calls deputy mayor's notice without notice 'irresponsible,' but it passes in narrow 4-3 vote
Municipalities facing 'unmet need' amid 'growing social and economic consequences'

Municipalities facing 'unmet need' amid 'growing social and economic consequences'

NDP would 'build a new deal for every single' municipality,' leader says as Ontario Small Urban Municipalities conference opens in Orillia
Severn officials frustrated with 'disheartening' construction on provincially significant wetland

Severn officials frustrated with 'disheartening' construction on provincially significant wetland

'That's a no-no': Severn Township forced to install gates on property and then billed the owner after he dredged on wetland and damaged portion of Uhthoff Trail
Orillia LifeLabs employees 'striking for fair wages'

Orillia LifeLabs employees 'striking for fair wages'

'They are trying to earn a living wage to support their families. LifeLabs is denying them that,' says union official