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Province pushes back on release of killers' gun licence files

Province pushes back on release of killers' gun licence files

'Assessment of an individual’s suitability to possess weapons, as well as its ability to protect the public ... called into question,' after details of Bracebridge murder revealed
New contract for Barrie police includes 3.5% pay hike on average

New contract for Barrie police includes 3.5% pay hike on average

Five-year deal also has increase in wellness supports and provides small premium paid to front-line officers who work 12-hour rotating shifts
Snowfall warning issued for Orillia

Snowfall warning issued for Orillia

Environment Canada says significant snowfall with a risk of freezing rain is possible Tuesday and Tuesday night
Local farmer protests energy storage facility proposed for Greenbelt

Local farmer protests energy storage facility proposed for Greenbelt

'I live in the Greenbelt and work in the Greenbelt and farm in the Greenbelt ... and they’re trying to destroy that,' resident says of bid to build battery storage facility
Waubaushene man wins $50K Daily Keno prize

Waubaushene man wins $50K Daily Keno prize

'I had a feeling that day that I had won ... this feels amazing,' said man who plans to put his winnings into savings
War of words erupts over Cola the dog's bizarre disappearance

War of words erupts over Cola the dog's bizarre disappearance

'She was told to come and get the dog,' says stepfather, who had pup dropped off at his Ramara home. 'She knew I couldn’t look after the dog'
Orillia man, 71, facing multiple charges after traffic stop: OPP

Orillia man, 71, facing multiple charges after traffic stop: OPP

Man did not have a licence, had an open container of liquor and had cannabis 'readily available' in the vehicle, say OPP
'Good family show': The Music Man dancing into Orillia this month

'Good family show': The Music Man dancing into Orillia this month

Musical about a traveling con man who 'falls in love with the community' slated for St. Paul's Centre from Jan. 24 to 28
Road-rage incident on Highway 400 sparks police chase

Road-rage incident on Highway 400 sparks police chase

Two men now facing long list of charges involving drugs and firearms
Five-time national champion wakeboarder carving his own path

Five-time national champion wakeboarder carving his own path

Wakeboard star Riley Dillon encourages people to follow their passion; 'Don’t follow the norm. Normal’s boring. Carve your own path'