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Massive fire destroys homes under construction in Vaughan

Massive fire destroys homes under construction in Vaughan

Roads in the area of Pine Valley and Teston are closed as emergency crews battle the blaze
Massive 1,300 home development on the horizon in west Orillia

Massive 1,300 home development on the horizon in west Orillia

'We want to make sure that we do everything we can to make sure it’s beneficial for Orillia,' councillor says; April 17 public meeting will allow citizens to weigh in
Pandemic restrictions at county-run LTC homes continue to loosen

Pandemic restrictions at county-run LTC homes continue to loosen

'(We) anticipate a further easing of restrictions will be communicated over the next few months,' says county official
Couchiching Beach Park events may be in peril due to construction

Couchiching Beach Park events may be in peril due to construction

Canada Day and Scottish Festival organizers working on contingency plans; 'We can’t start asking people for money if we don’t know if we are having the event,' official laments
Police respond to 'disturbing incidents' outside Barrie home

Police respond to 'disturbing incidents' outside Barrie home

Police say male suspect was spotted performing indecent act behind Cook Street home and it may not have been first time he attended the residence
Ramara residents invited to weigh in on new playground designs

Ramara residents invited to weigh in on new playground designs

Poll now open for citizens to vote on various concepts being proposed for Bluebird Park, Lagoon City Beach and Park
Health unit stresses importance of oral health, offers clinics in Orillia

Health unit stresses importance of oral health, offers clinics in Orillia

'Poor oral health can affect overall health, which is why it is important to know the facts about oral health and to get regular check-ups,' says official
Colts set to march into second round against Battalion on Friday

Colts set to march into second round against Battalion on Friday

Following Games 1 and 2 on Friday and Sunday in North Bay, series shifts back to Barrie for Games 3 and 4 next Tuesday and Thursday
OPP celebrates communications operators

OPP celebrates communications operators

Dispatchers answered more than two million calls in 2022 at four communications centre, including a location in Orillia
Orillia library tackling period poverty with Project Free Flo

Orillia library tackling period poverty with Project Free Flo

Initiative will see library washrooms stocked with free pads and tampons for five years