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One person taken to hospital after 5-vehicle crash on Hwy. 400

One person taken to hospital after 5-vehicle crash on Hwy. 400

Occupant suffered minor injuries in northbound collision at King Vaughan Road
Evacuated residents of collapsed building face long wait to return

Evacuated residents of collapsed building face long wait to return

'By helping them with basic needs, it allows them to see the hope and love through the community," says local Salvation Army official
22 Minutes comedian brings Love Tour to region in October

22 Minutes comedian brings Love Tour to region in October

Shaun Majumder will be performing at Meaford Hall on Oct. 29
Survey aims to gauge community satisfaction with OPP's work

Survey aims to gauge community satisfaction with OPP's work

Selected households will be mailed a survey invitation letter that will provide a web address and unique code for completing the survey online
Music journalist returning home in support of first book

Music journalist returning home in support of first book

Bill Welychka, who spent part of his youth in Barrie and Innisfil, is the longest-running VJ on MuchMusic and MuchMoreMusic
Resident frustrated by inaction around Peter St. encampment

Resident frustrated by inaction around Peter St. encampment

'It's typical to see several to 20 people out on the street in the middle of the night, at three or four in the morning, arguing (and) fighting,' woman says of downtown site
'Special and simple': Ricky the Rock Snake brings life to trail

'Special and simple': Ricky the Rock Snake brings life to trail

'Technology has taken over and we need to get back to the basics: the outdoors and imagination,' says mom of three boys who started project on rail trail
Orillia firefighters extinguish blaze at Brant St. home

Orillia firefighters extinguish blaze at Brant St. home

Fire caused estimated $600,000 in damages, says Orillia Fire official; both occupants released from hospital with 'no serious injuries'
OSMH nursing graduates to gather for 50th anniversary celebration

OSMH nursing graduates to gather for 50th anniversary celebration

Class of 1972 getting together Sept. 29 to reflect on 'rewarding careers' as nurses at Orillia hospital
Poll: Two-thirds say Doug Ford should resign over the Greenbelt scandal

Poll: Two-thirds say Doug Ford should resign over the Greenbelt scandal

Two-thirds of Village Media readers voting in an online poll said that Ontario Premier Doug Ford should resign over the Greenbelt scandal. Interestingly, a third of those who identify as PC voters agree.