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OPP releases annual Indigenous Critical Incidents report

OPP releases annual Indigenous Critical Incidents report

The OPP Framework's objective is 'to preserve the peace, prevent offences and enforce the law in a neutral manner that respects and protects the rights of all'
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Good morning, Orillia!

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Virtual programming offered to students with autism spectrum disorder

Virtual programming offered to students with autism spectrum disorder

Simcoe County District School Board offering social and recreational programs from January to March
Local students double down on efforts to help those in need

Local students double down on efforts to help those in need

Orillia Secondary School's Students for Change club has organized food and toy drives to help during pandemic
LETTER: Conservation authority says provincial concessions 'don't go nearly far enough'

LETTER: Conservation authority says provincial concessions 'don't go nearly far enough'

'We’re down to the wire and our board and staff stand firm on our call to the province to remove Schedule 6 from Bill 229,' says official
Sobering reminder how little has changed since 1989's Montreal Massacre

Sobering reminder how little has changed since 1989's Montreal Massacre

Huronia Transition Homes will memorialize Sunday the lives of 25 women and two children murdered by men in Ontario this year
Advocates seek privacy rights for foster kids after age 21 so they can get 'fresh start'

Advocates seek privacy rights for foster kids after age 21 so they can get 'fresh start'

'This is really a question of human rights,' says former Barrie Crown ward Jane Kovarikova, Child Welfare Political Action Committee founder
Hemlocks and humans have harmonious relationship

Hemlocks and humans have harmonious relationship

Tree's wood and bark are used in a variety of ways by humans and wildlife, and the hemlock deserves our respect, says outdoors columnist
Ontario reports 1,924 new COVID cases today, yet another record

Ontario reports 1,924 new COVID cases today, yet another record

Fifteen people have died from the virus in the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 3,772 since the pandemic began
Orillia Figure Skating Club celebrates star athletes (5 photos)

Orillia Figure Skating Club celebrates star athletes (5 photos)

Club recognizes skaters of the month, skills competition winners