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Shooter pleads guilty in 2021 murder that left Barrie teen dead

Shooter pleads guilty in 2021 murder that left Barrie teen dead

Agreed statement of facts indicates the two teens had previously been involved in a feud on social media, which led to a fight and then the shooting
City to stop spreading sand on sidewalks, trails this winter

City to stop spreading sand on sidewalks, trails this winter

'If we move to just the salt on the sidewalks, the objective is to have bare concrete on that sidewalk so traction, then, does not become an issue at all, right?' said city staff
Cash flows for post-pandemic recovery at colleges, universities

Cash flows for post-pandemic recovery at colleges, universities

'We know students need a little extra help right now. The effects of the pandemic are still revealing themselves to us,' says provincial official
Angus man accused of child sexual exploitation, luring

Angus man accused of child sexual exploitation, luring

Police say man travelled to meet young person for sexual purpose, prompting warning to parents to equip kids against 'manipulative offenders online'
Heading out on an e-bike? Know the laws, warns Orillia OPP

Heading out on an e-bike? Know the laws, warns Orillia OPP

It is vital that users understand the rules and regulations governing their use as well as all safety requirements, says Orillia OPP
Complaint leads to numerous charges for Gravenhurst man

Complaint leads to numerous charges for Gravenhurst man

Charges include impaired operation, driving without ignition interlock device
COLUMN: Ford's 'reckless' budget cuts putting lives at risk

COLUMN: Ford's 'reckless' budget cuts putting lives at risk

'Ongoing wildfires ... serve as a tragic reminder of the consequences of poor governance and neglect for public safety and environmental protection,' says local Liberal
Adopt Me: Angel loves treats and lounging

Adopt Me: Angel loves treats and lounging

This cat would prefer a quiet environment
POLL: Over 70 per cent would abolish separate schools

POLL: Over 70 per cent would abolish separate schools

More than 7 out of 10 Village Media readers say in a new poll that Ontario should abolish publicly funded separate Catholic schools in favour of a single public school system
Laclie, Tecumseth reconstruction projects start next week

Laclie, Tecumseth reconstruction projects start next week

Work will begin Monday; detour route will be in place for Orillia Transit's Laclie route