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Drinking water advisory is in effect; free sand bags available 24/7

Government providing $6.3 million for new shelter, housing, hub in Orillia

Five-year grant for $228,000 intended to help build and strengthen diversified funding streams

19-year-old was arrested after witnesses called police; Accused will be in court to face charges May 21

Twelve schools from Simcoe County and Muskoka participated in the 27th annual Simcoe-Muskoka Mock Trial at the Barrie courthouse

People can vote for their favourites on school board's Facebook page; Finalists will be announced May 30

'It’s going to require (a) global effort,' says Dr. Bradley Dibble, who compared the fight against climate change to the fight again Nazism

Public asked to exercise caution near fast-moving rivers and streams

Information and brainstorming session May 13 will hear ideas for vacant space at Front Street building

Orillia food bank official says county move is 'going to help us;' Other agencies miffed they weren't consulted in creation of plan