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Local businesses urged not to get hooked by 'spear phishing' scam

Local businesses urged not to get hooked by 'spear phishing' scam

Spear phishing fraud is one of the most prevalent frauds targeting businesses and organizations, warn officials
TSSA joining area fire departments to warn citizens about 'silent killer'

TSSA joining area fire departments to warn citizens about 'silent killer'

It's vital to have all your fuel-burning appliances checked yearly by a registered contractor, says Technical Standards and Safety Authority
Georgian alumni make 'major investment' to help future nurses

Georgian alumni make 'major investment' to help future nurses

'This investment is a way for our alumni members to give back to our college and help train the next generation of nurses that study at Georgian,' says official
County hosting virtual 'Work in Simcoe County ' job fair

County hosting virtual 'Work in Simcoe County ' job fair

April 26 event will be hosted on a user-friendly platform where job seekers and employers can connect through one-on-one text chat, audio and video
Decision to drop charges against Southlake, CEO 'absolutely disgusting': ONA

Decision to drop charges against Southlake, CEO 'absolutely disgusting': ONA

ONA president is 'incensed' the Crown quietly withdrew several of the latest round of workplace violence charges against the Newmarket hospital
City staffer files civil lawsuit against Barrie city councillor alleging harassment, sex assault and battery

City staffer files civil lawsuit against Barrie city councillor alleging harassment, sex assault and battery

Woman seeking $200,000 in damages for alleged 'unwanted touching of a sexual nature, sexualized comments, sexual advances, and sexual solicitations'
Health unit confirms 2 more COVID deaths; case surge continues

Health unit confirms 2 more COVID deaths; case surge continues

About 56 per cent of the region's ICU beds are full and about 13 per cent of the ventilator beds are occupied, according to the health unit
COLUMN: What's in a name? For this local elder, everything

COLUMN: What's in a name? For this local elder, everything

Jeff Monague has decided to begin 'decolonizing' his personal space and is petitioning the government to officially change his name to reflect Anishinaabe heritage
Local woman inspired by nature, working for nature (5 photos)

Local woman inspired by nature, working for nature (5 photos)

Upon return to Orillia, Samantha Vessios 'got lost in nature and started to appreciate the things we pass by every day' and has turned that passion into a career
ONTARIO: Parents to get rebates in May under child-care deal

ONTARIO: Parents to get rebates in May under child-care deal

Parents will see a further cost reduction in December, when fees will be reduced – on average – by 50 per cent, with further cuts slated for September 2024 to bring Ontario to an average of $10 a day by the following September