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Grocery store closures loom amid labour, product shortages

Grocery store closures loom amid labour, product shortages

Grocery stores are struggling with rising labour and product shortages that could threaten Canada's food security, experts say
City hiking development charges by 11.6 per cent

City hiking development charges by 11.6 per cent

Increase is 'higher than we would typically see' because of current construction market, treasurer says
OMAH unveils 'amazing' lineup for 15th annual Speaker Series

OMAH unveils 'amazing' lineup for 15th annual Speaker Series

This year's roster of speakers is 'scheduled to entertain and educate you with diverse topics about our rich local history'
Orillia OPP investigating crash involving police cruiser

Orillia OPP investigating crash involving police cruiser

Collision occurred Tuesday morning on Mississaga Street
Georgian College’s Further, Faster program to be unveiled Jan. 26

Georgian College’s Further, Faster program to be unveiled Jan. 26

Intensive seven-week program helps students start, grow and scale their business, create an effective and efficient foundation in the market
Video captures dramatic crash into car dealership

Video captures dramatic crash into car dealership

OPP sergeant says a 44-year-old Barrie man was at the wheel and two people were taken to hospital with minor injuries
Restrictions leave local restaurant owners 'bleeding,' fighting for survival

Restrictions leave local restaurant owners 'bleeding,' fighting for survival

'The government did a lot of damage ... We’ve been fighting on this thing for almost two months,' says frustrated local restaurant owner
Suspects in Wasaga Beach abduction case dressed like police: OPP

Suspects in Wasaga Beach abduction case dressed like police: OPP

In an update Jan. 18, OPP announced a dedicated tip line for the investigation into the abduction of Elnaz Hajtamiri
ONTARIO: Half of opioid deaths interacted with health-care system the month before: study

ONTARIO: Half of opioid deaths interacted with health-care system the month before: study

One in four had seen a doctor, gone to an emergency department or been discharged from hospital just a week prior, research shows
Betty White Challenge raises 'extremely crucial' funds for Orillia OSPCA

Betty White Challenge raises 'extremely crucial' funds for Orillia OSPCA

'This challenge just resonated with folks to help with what she loved the most, which was animals,' says Orillia OSPCA manager of much-loved personality