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Local PSW says new training regimen a 'band-aid' solution

Local PSW says new training regimen a 'band-aid' solution

'It’ll help shortages ... but people don’t typically stay in this field because we’re undervalued, underpaid and there’s no full-time security,' says local PSW
OPP nab impaired snowmobiler during routine trail patrol

OPP nab impaired snowmobiler during routine trail patrol

The 45-year-old's licence has been suspended for 90 days and the snowmobile has been impounded for seven days, police say
Local ski resorts 'just trying to break even' in short season

Local ski resorts 'just trying to break even' in short season

'It’s definitely a different year, for sure, and we hope to still pull things off,' says Snow Valley Ski Resort’s Jonathan Palmer
Simcoe-Muskoka ordered back into lockdown Monday

Simcoe-Muskoka ordered back into lockdown Monday

The province announced some regional shuffling today, landing Simcoe Muskoka in the grey/lockdown zone as of 12:01 a.m. Monday
Severn Quarry honoured with Community Relations Award

Severn Quarry honoured with Community Relations Award

The quarry demonstrated leadership in promoting good neighbour relations, community involvement, education and industry awareness
OPP investigating attempted abduction involving two young girls in Angus

OPP investigating attempted abduction involving two young girls in Angus

Police say incident happened shortly after 2 p.m. as woman tried to grab two 10-year-olds on Our Lady of Grace Catholic School property
Severn Township residents encouraged to #WalkYourWard

Severn Township residents encouraged to #WalkYourWard

'This new challenge is a wonderful way to start illuminating some of these things while helping residents break up the doldrums of winter,' says official
Webers owner faces charges over work done on Oro-Medonte property

Webers owner faces charges over work done on Oro-Medonte property

Tom Rennie charged under Conservation Authorities Act; court date set for Monday
Two Orillia residents among 34 new COVID cases reported today

Two Orillia residents among 34 new COVID cases reported today

There are currently 513 active, lab-confirmed cases in the region, most of which are in Simcoe County, the health unit reports
Trio of local hunters facing fines, sanctions after illegal moose hunt

Trio of local hunters facing fines, sanctions after illegal moose hunt

With the assistance of a canine unit, officers located a second cow moose that had been shot and left to spoil, close to the original kill site in Gravenhurst