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Motorcyclist killed in Orillia crash 'always there for everybody'

Motorcyclist killed in Orillia crash 'always there for everybody'

'He had so many friends and touched so many people ... (he) would’ve done anything for his family,' says Logan Young's sister
Council votes down plan to pre-zone lands for taller buildings

Council votes down plan to pre-zone lands for taller buildings

'I'm not in favour of lowering the bar when it comes to a neighbourhood’s ability to argue out height,' said Coun. Tim Lauer in defence of maintaining status quo
Liberal leadership hopeful blasts Ford during Midland stop

Liberal leadership hopeful blasts Ford during Midland stop

'When I think things can’t get worse, you see the scandal that happened last week, and it’s unconscionable,' said Bonnie Crombie, who believes Greenbelt should be protected
City applies for $15 million affordable housing grant from CMHC

City applies for $15 million affordable housing grant from CMHC

The application is asking for approximately $15 million in funds over a three year period... to increase the number of affordable housing units by 287 units
Walk This Way to support Green Haven returns in October

Walk This Way to support Green Haven returns in October

Annual fundraiser helps local women's shelter 'create a safer, more inclusive society for all'
CDC offering grants to local businesses, non-profits

CDC offering grants to local businesses, non-profits

Eligible applicants can receive up to $3,000
Oro-Medonte man charged in wake of multi-vehicle crash in Barrie

Oro-Medonte man charged in wake of multi-vehicle crash in Barrie

'It was initially a two-vehicle collision, but once one of the vehicles left the roadway, it then struck two parked vehicles,' says police official
String of thefts at Gravenhurst grocery store under investigation

String of thefts at Gravenhurst grocery store under investigation

The four separate thefts happened during the months of July and August and police say thousands of dollars in goods were taken
City introduces new climate change adaptation strategy

City introduces new climate change adaptation strategy

Strategy 'will help guide decision making for the city to take the necessary steps to reduce our environmental impact and protect our natural resources'
Concerned citizens' group given voice in Oro-Medonte

Concerned citizens' group given voice in Oro-Medonte

'Communication transparency is definitely a big issue,' says Oro-Medonte Mayor Randy Greenlaw