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Two allegedly flee scene of crash, driver faces impaired charge

Two allegedly flee scene of crash, driver faces impaired charge

Four people were in the vehicle and police say the driver and one passenger left the scene and were located with the help of the K-9 unit and the help of some local citizens
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GUEST COLUMN: Do you know why Chief Island is sacred ground?

GUEST COLUMN: Do you know why Chief Island is sacred ground?

Local elder explains what it feels like to be marginalized and minimized amid generations of systemic racism that continues today
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OPP investigating firearm thefts in Penetanguishene

OPP investigating firearm thefts in Penetanguishene

Bolt-action rifle, .22 caliber semi-automatic rifle, 12-gauge shotgun and 410-gauge pump-action shotgun among the firearms stolen
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Area med student ROMPs to new job thanks to unique program

Area med student ROMPs to new job thanks to unique program

By giving med students experiences in rural settings, you might be encouraging them to become rural doctors, says ROMP
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Hundreds of care packages to be sent to Black youth across region

Hundreds of care packages to be sent to Black youth across region

'We wanted to do something to help uplift and boost the spirits of Black youth in the community...' said UPlift Black official
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Quick action 'prevents disaster' in wake of fire at Trillium Manor

Quick action 'prevents disaster' in wake of fire at Trillium Manor

Long-smouldering fire in the roof was quickly extinguished by fire crews; 'All did a great job preventing a disaster,' says mayor
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OFSC developing strategies to keep snowmobile season on track

OFSC developing strategies to keep snowmobile season on track

New health and safety initiatives coming for snowmobile trail operators and riders
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Back to triple digits, as province confirms 106 new COVID cases

Back to triple digits, as province confirms 106 new COVID cases

There was one additional death in the past 24 hours; There remain 39 people hospitalized across the province as a result of COVID-19, officials say
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Did you know The Birchmere was once a popular lakeside hotel?

Did you know The Birchmere was once a popular lakeside hotel?

Take a trip down memory lane, to when the property was developed and when the Birchmere name was firmly established as a great place to stay
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Orillia OPP seek help locating missing Sebright man (UPDATE: Located)

Orillia OPP seek help locating missing Sebright man (UPDATE: Located)

The 29-year-old was last seen on Sadowa Road on Friday night at 9:30 p.m.; He is known to frequent Orillia and Toronto
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