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Retired Barrie officer granted absolute discharge in 'unintentional' shooting

Retired Barrie officer granted absolute discharge in 'unintentional' shooting

'He’s free to live his life as if he had never been charged. Nothing remains for him to do but move on,' says defence lawyer
Burn victim Joe Philion, 'a hero,' dies in Vancouver hospital

Burn victim Joe Philion, 'a hero,' dies in Vancouver hospital

In 1988, Philion went into his family's burning Cumberland Beach home twice and suffered severe burns; 'To me, he is still a hero,' says Liz Bayev
Five local youth among 40 new COVID cases in region today

Five local youth among 40 new COVID cases in region today

There are two new cases in Orillia and four new cases in Oro-Medonte today, according to the region's health unit
City ponders possible pedestrian crossing on Coldwater Road

City ponders possible pedestrian crossing on Coldwater Road

Councillor wants to see safe crossing at busy area of street
Kindness of friends, strangers 'feeds soul' of Orillia cancer survivor

Kindness of friends, strangers 'feeds soul' of Orillia cancer survivor

'There have been so many people who have stepped forward and helped me and it’s just been amazing and transformative,' says Orillia woman
MEET THE TERRIERS: Rookie blueliner is a Jake Muzzin fan

MEET THE TERRIERS: Rookie blueliner is a Jake Muzzin fan

Kaden Goggins is a member of the Orillia Terriers defence corps; Orillia will host Alliston on Saturday night at Rotary Place
City's special curbside battery collection to run Nov. 8-13

City's special curbside battery collection to run Nov. 8-13

'This special collection is a convenient way for Orillia residents to dispose of their used household batteries to be sorted and recycled appropriately,' says official
Bracebridge resident wins $50,000 with Instant Crossword

Bracebridge resident wins $50,000 with Instant Crossword

'I’m going to pay some bills and keep a little for fun,' says 63-year-old mother of two after claiming her prize
Ontario reports 438 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 438 new COVID cases Thursday

The latest updates noted 337 recoveries and five new deaths
Simcoe County residents can drop off old bins, garbage cans for free

Simcoe County residents can drop off old bins, garbage cans for free

The containers are not going into local landfills, but will be reused or recycled, say county official