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Orillia golfer takes his game to next level on NCAA circuit

Orillia golfer takes his game to next level on NCAA circuit

'I’ve really enjoyed the challenge of trying to take my game to the next level,' says Joe MacNeil who has shone at Missouri school
Bylaw officers, OPP will be patrolling local beaches, parks on Canada Day

Bylaw officers, OPP will be patrolling local beaches, parks on Canada Day

'Yes, we will be celebrating our wonderful country this year, but we must do so safely,' says mayor, noting those not adhering to measures could be fined $750
TIP OF THE WEEK: Group says focus should be on more 'greenland'

TIP OF THE WEEK: Group says focus should be on more 'greenland'

Overbuilding unnecessarily destroys our green spaces and threatens our communities’ well being, warns local environmental groups
Boaters defying order to stay off Beausoleil First Nation territory

Boaters defying order to stay off Beausoleil First Nation territory

'They disrespect our compliance officers, they hurl racial insults at them,' says frustrated Beausoleil First Nation official
Racist graffiti ends in charges for 50-year-old Barrie man

Racist graffiti ends in charges for 50-year-old Barrie man

'It’s unfortunate that people had to see those markings and the words he chose to use,' says police official
LETTER: Returning statue is like 'putting our version of a Confederate monument back up'

LETTER: Returning statue is like 'putting our version of a Confederate monument back up'

Politicians should stand up against Champlain Monument's return, writer says
No new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka today

No new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka today

In fact, the total case count has gone down by one
'Horrific' treatment of patients in Penetang went unchecked for decades, says lawyer

'Horrific' treatment of patients in Penetang went unchecked for decades, says lawyer

Between 1966 and 1983, patients experimented upon, degradated and humiliated, says lawyer heading up lawsuit
Transit remains free until July 31, but free garbage is ending

Transit remains free until July 31, but free garbage is ending

The city is extending the timeframe of certain community assistance measures and reopening select facilities and services in a modified format
As heat arrives, it's the perfect time to pick some strawberries

As heat arrives, it's the perfect time to pick some strawberries

'The crop was very good ... it’s been one of our better seasons actually,' says Oro-Medonte strawberry farm official