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U10 Terriers skate to division title at Orillia tournament

U10 Terriers skate to division title at Orillia tournament

After going 2-2 at the Owen Sound Silver Stick tourney, the Orillia squad went undefeated at home to capture the division championship
Hewitts turning switch on bigger, better Festival of Lights

Hewitts turning switch on bigger, better Festival of Lights

'We’ve doubled our route this year. It's now half a kilometre long, and we are excited to have people back during this magical time of the year,' says local business owner
Litter cleanup pilot project gets green light at budget talks

Litter cleanup pilot project gets green light at budget talks

City will deploy staff in the spring as part of $44K project; 'This is the first really concrete action we’ve taken ... to combat litter,' says Coun. Tim Lauer
Local student suspended for flying 'divisive' thin blue line flag

Local student suspended for flying 'divisive' thin blue line flag

Student says he flies the flag in solidarity with his family members who work in law enforcement; Symbol has 'no place here,' says mayor
Empower Simcoe looking to partner with local landlords to help vulnerable residents

Empower Simcoe looking to partner with local landlords to help vulnerable residents

This is an 'essential step toward ending the housing crisis in our community,' says Empower Simcoe CEO of Journey Home program
Ten new COVID-19 cases at schools in Simcoe County today

Ten new COVID-19 cases at schools in Simcoe County today

New cases are being reported today at schools in Cumberland Beach, Bradford, Cookstown, Everett and Barrie
Optometrists to resume eye exams for kids and seniors as job action is paused

Optometrists to resume eye exams for kids and seniors as job action is paused

The Ontario Association of Optometrists said in a statement Monday that it had agreed to enter formal negotiations with the Ministry of Health
Neighbours ducked for cover when shots rang out in Barrie: witness

Neighbours ducked for cover when shots rang out in Barrie: witness

'There were a few of us leaving to get into our car and all of sudden the shooting started,' says River Ridge Road resident
Health unit reports 176 new COVID cases in region since Friday

Health unit reports 176 new COVID cases in region since Friday

There are eight new cases in Orillia, five in Severn, three in Oro-Medonte and two in Ramara, according to the daily report
Man charged after human remains discovered in Huntsville

Man charged after human remains discovered in Huntsville

A 56-year-old man from Huntsville has been charged with indignity to human remains in relation to this investigation, say OPP