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New 'school safety zone' for Coldwater Road gets green light

New 'school safety zone' for Coldwater Road gets green light

'I live very close to this area, and I personally have seen how fast the vehicles drive ... I think this is a great idea,' said Coun. Luke Leatherdale
'Incredible' Charlee’s Run means two 'Giraffe Warmers' for OSMH

'Incredible' Charlee’s Run means two 'Giraffe Warmers' for OSMH

'Charlee’s Run has reminded so many people that they are not alone in their suffering,' says organizer of event that has raised more than $500k
'Amazing': Cookstown boy with rare disease receives 'robot legs'

'Amazing': Cookstown boy with rare disease receives 'robot legs'

Family began online fundraiser, gathering more than $48,000; 'I’ve just been in shock with how it’s been going. It just speaks to the community,' says boy's mom
Virtual veterinary care now available through new phone app

Virtual veterinary care now available through new phone app

The app is free to download and a video appointment for cats or dogs can be scheduled for an introductory fee of $75
County holding public consultation on forest management plan

County holding public consultation on forest management plan

Online, in-person options available this month
Ford weighs in on school violence, getting hit by his parents

Ford weighs in on school violence, getting hit by his parents

The education minister said the premier's experience 'resonates' with him and emphasized that parents will make the best decisions for their kids
Forensics unit at OPP GHQ in Orillia helps ensure justice is served

Forensics unit at OPP GHQ in Orillia helps ensure justice is served

'There is a sense of pride because we did our job. We were thorough and objective,' says official from Orillia-based unit that helped solve 25-year-old murder
Shoreline cleanup held in memory of Orillia's Angela Rehhorn

Shoreline cleanup held in memory of Orillia's Angela Rehhorn

'We thought Orillia was a great location to start this program off,' said Canadian Wildlife Federation official who encourages locals to get 'WILD Outside'
Truck driver charged after crash with motorcycle in Bracebridge

Truck driver charged after crash with motorcycle in Bracebridge

The motorcycle driver, a 37-year-old from Bracebridge, was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, say OPP
Local ATV driver airlifted to trauma centre after crash: OPP

Local ATV driver airlifted to trauma centre after crash: OPP

The incident which saw the driver lose control, leave a trail and roll over also led to injuries for the 37-year-old passenger, police say