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Off-duty Barrie officer was defending herself in bar fight, lawyer tells tribunal

Off-duty Barrie officer was defending herself in bar fight, lawyer tells tribunal

Const. Lesley Johnston was involved in a 'drunken bar brawl' in Midland where the other woman discharged bear-spray
Officials tight-lipped as ministry probes Oro-Medonte barn collapse

Officials tight-lipped as ministry probes Oro-Medonte barn collapse

Two males were injured in the collapse of a large unfinished barn that was under construction; the Ministry of Labour's investigation is ongoing
Need a gift for Mother's Day? Local restaurants, artisans can help!

Need a gift for Mother's Day? Local restaurants, artisans can help!

Find something unique for mom while ensuring 'special places' in Orillia survive the pandemic, urges arts and entertainment columnist
OHL set to hold first draft lottery in league history next week

OHL set to hold first draft lottery in league history next week

Draft lottery will take place May 5, with the 2021 OHL Priority Selection to follow on June 4 and 5
Why Indigenous peoples are a priority population for the vaccine rollout

Why Indigenous peoples are a priority population for the vaccine rollout

Data shows that Indigenous people are more susceptible to contagious illnesses
OSMH announces list of recommended candidates to fill board vacancies

OSMH announces list of recommended candidates to fill board vacancies

Recommendation will be considered by the hospital’s corporate members at the Annual General Meeting on june 29
New program aids Indigenous entrepreneurs with tourism ideas

New program aids Indigenous entrepreneurs with tourism ideas

Ontario business owners urged to apply to Indigenous Tourism Skode Program before May 28
WATCH: Ontario announces paid sick days for COVID-19, vows to work with feds to double sickness benefit

WATCH: Ontario announces paid sick days for COVID-19, vows to work with feds to double sickness benefit

Legislation would give workers three days of paid sick leave when they have to miss work due to COVID-19
COVID's third wave is 'punishing' for local hospitals, officials say

COVID's third wave is 'punishing' for local hospitals, officials say

'The crisis is here at Simcoe-Muskoka,' says official, noting 'patients are frightened and ... some of them are dying alone'
12 local residents among 99 new COVID cases in region today

12 local residents among 99 new COVID cases in region today

There are three new confirmed cases in Orillia, two in Ramara Township and seven in Severn Township, say local health unit officials