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Police investigating fatal fire in Georgina

Police investigating fatal fire in Georgina

Firefighters and paramedics responded to the fire on Highway 48; One person was located in the home deceased
Dunlop, minister of colleges/universities, skips Lakehead debate

Dunlop, minister of colleges/universities, skips Lakehead debate

NDP's Elizabeth Van Houtte says it's 'especially insulting' that Dunlop skipped an event that focused on her portfolio, calling it a 'disservice to constituents'
With arrival of Victoria Day weekend, here are some camping tips

With arrival of Victoria Day weekend, here are some camping tips

'A rainy weekend doesn’t have to be a miserable weekend for camping. As long as you go prepared for the weather, you can have a blast,' says First Kempenfelt Scouter
Kings use stout penalty killing, late surge to top Mountaineers

Kings use stout penalty killing, late surge to top Mountaineers

Captain Noah Quarrington had an inspired game, while Zack Gignac and Liam McCrimmon each had five-point efforts in critical road triumph
OPP called to Hwy. 400 rollover as long-weekend traffic mounts

OPP called to Hwy. 400 rollover as long-weekend traffic mounts

'Wherever you're going this weekend, please consider your consequences for the actions that you take,' says OPP sergeant
Sweet family tradition back on tap at farmers' market (6 photos)

Sweet family tradition back on tap at farmers' market (6 photos)

Second generation of McCutcheons will be selling maple syrup Saturday; 'I hope that city council makes the success of the downtown market a priority,' says vendor
Orillia OPP warns of recent local online, phone scams

Orillia OPP warns of recent local online, phone scams

Some victims are told loved ones are in jail and need money, police say
Health unit reports 1 COVID death in Simcoe-Muskoka

Health unit reports 1 COVID death in Simcoe-Muskoka

Limited testing has captured 139 new COVID cases in the region since last update on May 18; 27 people from the region are in hospital due to COVID-19
Orillia native, veteran 'honoured' to lead Queen’s York Rangers

Orillia native, veteran 'honoured' to lead Queen’s York Rangers

Twin Lakes grad Matt Lennox inducted as commanding officer at a time when Canadian Armed Forces is 'reinventing itself'
Severn man charged with impaired after Highway 12 incident

Severn man charged with impaired after Highway 12 incident

Police say officer had to pull in front of vehicle in an attempt to stop driver on Highway 12; 31-year-old driver is facing four charges