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Lamborghini driver charged with stunt driving in Barrie: OPP

Lamborghini driver charged with stunt driving in Barrie: OPP

Local resident, 40, charged Sunday with multiple driving offences as well as resisting peace officer, say OPP
Rising insurance premiums create challenges for local townships

Rising insurance premiums create challenges for local townships

Oro-Medonte Township’s insurance will cost $45,000 more this year — rising from $755,000 last year to $800,000 in 2024, representing a six per cent hike
What you need to know about measles, amid misinformation, as cases rise

What you need to know about measles, amid misinformation, as cases rise

Public health officials are encouraging parents to ensure their children get routine childhood vaccines as measles continues to spread around the world
Winter weather travel advisory in effect for the region

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for the region

5 to 10 cm of snow, reduced visibility expected to continue to this evening
Teacher guilty of misconduct over anti-COVID social media posts

Teacher guilty of misconduct over anti-COVID social media posts

She has to complete a course regarding professional boundaries with a focus on the appropriate use of social media at her own expense
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
OPP charge 3 drivers in 3 separate incidents during recent patrols

OPP charge 3 drivers in 3 separate incidents during recent patrols

Two drivers are facing impaired charges while a third is facing multiple charges after a vehicle rolled over and landed in a ditch in Highway 12, say police
Petition to show film nixed by area library surpasses 1,000 signatures

Petition to show film nixed by area library surpasses 1,000 signatures

'I believe this film can foster an understanding of the plight of people in that besieged nation,' says resident of screening of '200 Meters' that was recently cancelled
Community Foundation grants up for grabs for local registered charities

Community Foundation grants up for grabs for local registered charities

Fund (allows) the foundation to respond to areas of need within our community in response to applications received from local community organizations
'Good soul': Rick 'The Mayor' mourned at outdoor service

'Good soul': Rick 'The Mayor' mourned at outdoor service

'I’m sure, up there, he’s quite proud that this many people showed their love, because he deserved it,' says friend of Rick Chenery