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Teen shot, killed outside south-end Barrie home: police (3 photos)

Teen shot, killed outside south-end Barrie home: police (3 photos)

Public being asked to avoid the area of Golden Meadow Road and Hurst Drive
Collingwood factory making millions of face masks per week

Collingwood factory making millions of face masks per week

CEO of local company says Collingwood is 'centre of the PPE innovative mask industry.'
City to hire contract worker to 'expedite' street sweeping

City to hire contract worker to 'expedite' street sweeping

Budget committee approves $50K staff request; 'Anything we can do to make the process faster ... would certainly be a benefit,' says Coun. Pat Hehn
City's affordable housing reserve getting $20K boost

City's affordable housing reserve getting $20K boost

'We need to start looking at trying to resolve the (affordable housing issue) to the best of our abilities,' said Coun. Jay Fallis
City OKs $250,000 contribution to a new hospital reserve

City OKs $250,000 contribution to a new hospital reserve

'Giving the hospital an indication of financial support, even if it’s on a relatively micro scale, is quite meaningful,' says mayor
Orillia fire department gets some help to combat 'silent killer'

Orillia fire department gets some help to combat 'silent killer'

The Orillia Fire Department received 216 combination smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms through Safe Community Project Zero
Police seek witnesses in Highway 11 crash investigation

Police seek witnesses in Highway 11 crash investigation

Police say the two occupants of the vehicle were taken to the hospital and treated for minor injuries
Outbreak declared at Severn Shores in Cumberland Beach

Outbreak declared at Severn Shores in Cumberland Beach

There are 13 new COVID-19 cases being reported in schools across Simcoe County today - including three at Severn Shores
Orillia resident pleads for parking flexibility amid housing crisis

Orillia resident pleads for parking flexibility amid housing crisis

'People have options, there are things you can look at, but parking on the lawn is not one of them,' says councillor