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Cooking the leading cause of house fires, warn fire officials

Cooking the leading cause of house fires, warn fire officials

'A cooking fire can grow quickly. I have seen many homes damaged and people injured by fires that could easily have been prevented,' says Ramara fire chief
Murder-mystery puppet show swoops into Orillia

Murder-mystery puppet show swoops into Orillia

‘It’s very silly. It’s 14+. There’s no swearing, but it is about homicide,’ says playwright and performer Adam Francis Proulx
RCMP launches criminal probe into Ford government’s Greenbelt changes

RCMP launches criminal probe into Ford government’s Greenbelt changes

'It’s good news for Ontarians that the RCMP will be launching an investigation into Doug Ford’s $8.3 billion backroom deal,' said interim Liberal leader
Crombie vows to be spark to 'reignite (and) reinvigorate' Liberals

Crombie vows to be spark to 'reignite (and) reinvigorate' Liberals

'I want people to be proud to be Liberals again,' said Ontario Liberal Party leadership candidate during stop in Orillia Tuesday morning
Woman, 30, killed in fatal crash near Washago: Orillia OPP

Woman, 30, killed in fatal crash near Washago: Orillia OPP

The two-vehicle collision occurred on County Road 169 on Monday afternoon; woman was pronounced deceased at OSMH
Area man, 21, arrested in child-porn investigation

Area man, 21, arrested in child-porn investigation

In December 2021, city police say they received an online tip about 'uploading of child pornography via Instagram'
OSMH inks partnership with Indigenous Health Circle

OSMH inks partnership with Indigenous Health Circle

'We come here from a place of humility, knowing that we have work to do. This is only a start to a larger journey as an organization and as individuals,' said OSMH official
Comedian Russell Peters returns to Casino Rama in January

Comedian Russell Peters returns to Casino Rama in January

And 'come on down!' to The Price Is Right Live this coming March
Police investigating after stabbing victim walks into Barrie pub

Police investigating after stabbing victim walks into Barrie pub

Barrie police say 40-year-old victim, of no fixed address, had suffered laceration to the head and shoulder blade area
Blue Mountain aims for skiing/snowboarding by Dec. 7

Blue Mountain aims for skiing/snowboarding by Dec. 7

The local resort announced it's aiming to make Dec. 7 it's opening day this year