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Ford government backtracks on plan to sever farmland for housing

Ford government backtracks on plan to sever farmland for housing

'It's not as easy to ignore the rural voice if they're in your party and in cabinet and caucus,' farmer, OFA director says
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Mother, daughter escape blaze in Barrie

Mother, daughter escape blaze in Barrie

Fire official says two young men alerted the residents to the blaze in city’s east end
OPP, police board seek public input on local policing priorities

OPP, police board seek public input on local policing priorities

'We do need their input in terms of what's occurring, what's happening ... our stats generate patrols and our focuses,' said Orillia OPP detachment commander
Six-year sentence reduced to 16 months in deadly purse-snatching

Six-year sentence reduced to 16 months in deadly purse-snatching

'Her determined independence was admirable … (and) instead it marked her for victimization,' judge says of Marion Fenwick
Names of local stars etched on Stanley Cup alongside Gretzky

Names of local stars etched on Stanley Cup alongside Gretzky

John Muckler and Peter Millar 'never scored a goal or made a save for the Oilers, but each man helped create one of the true NHL dynasties,' says historian
At least one person in hospital after collision with dump truck

At least one person in hospital after collision with dump truck

At least one person transported to a local hospital, says police spokesperson
Labour council holding Enough is Enough rally at Dunlop's office

Labour council holding Enough is Enough rally at Dunlop's office

All citizens are invited to June 3 demonstration in an effort to 'collectively work towards a fairer and more just society'
Simcoe County Gutsy Walk will support Crohn's and Colitis Canada

Simcoe County Gutsy Walk will support Crohn's and Colitis Canada

'Gutsy Walk brings people across the country together to find a cure and improve the lives of Canadians with Crohn’s and colitis,' says honorary chair
Referendum against privatized health care speaks 'loud and clear'

Referendum against privatized health care speaks 'loud and clear'

'We are not going to stop until Bill 60 is rescinded (and) the plans to move towards privatization are scrapped,' says Simcoe County Health Coalition official