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Docs, investors await provincial plan for private surgical centres

Docs, investors await provincial plan for private surgical centres

Proponents of the private clinics are urging the government to move faster and go bigger
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Local cop, ex-NHLer appears in court on harassment, extortion charges

Local cop, ex-NHLer appears in court on harassment, extortion charges

Preliminary inquiry for Sgt. Bruce Gardiner, a former Barrie Colt, continues Wednesday and Thursday at the Barrie courthouse
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Colts captain skating off to Oshawa in deadline deal

Colts captain skating off to Oshawa in deadline deal

Barrie receives another overager and picks in exchange for Punnett; Colts also trade rights to goalie Anson Thornton to Niagara IceDogs
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Orillia ranks 12th in Canada on U-Haul Growth Index

Orillia ranks 12th in Canada on U-Haul Growth Index

'It makes sense for Orillia to be a top destination for DIY movers ... People are looking for a place where they can stretch their money,' said U-Haul official
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Bracebridge man arrested on highway holding beer, waving gun: OPP

Bracebridge man arrested on highway holding beer, waving gun: OPP

The 66-year-old was released from custody with order to appear in court next month
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VIDEO: Shot fired during attempted break-in in north Barrie

VIDEO: Shot fired during attempted break-in in north Barrie

'Honestly, I fear for my family's safety. My kids and I are traumatized. All my kids saw the incident ... Nobody deserves any of this,' says resident
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Orillia man gets life in prison for killing Collingwood realtor

Orillia man gets life in prison for killing Collingwood realtor

'Every murder is by definition a crime of great violence, but the assault on Miss Kriston was particularly vicious,' said judge who sentenced John Collins today
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OSS students give the gift of joy to ailing children at OSMH

OSS students give the gift of joy to ailing children at OSMH

'It's incredibly special when families and patients find out that a group of young people within their own community are showing such kindness,' said OSMH official
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SIU clears Orillia OPP officers after probe of waterfront incident

SIU clears Orillia OPP officers after probe of waterfront incident

Originally, it was thought the woman's wrist was fractured during the arrest, but it appears she was treated for a years' old injury, SIU concluded
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Virtual reality Indigenous programming coming to Orillia schools

Virtual reality Indigenous programming coming to Orillia schools

Agreement between Georgian College, school board will see programming provided at Lions Oval, Regent Park public schools
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