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Housing minister, auditor had 'quick' talk for Greenbelt probe

Housing minister, auditor had 'quick' talk for Greenbelt probe

Parallel investigations by two of Ontario's oversight authorities on the Ford government's Greenbelt changes are expected to be published in the next few months
State & Main Mother's Day campaign raises $38K for charity

State & Main Mother's Day campaign raises $38K for charity

Green Haven Shelter for Women in Orillia was among beneficiaries of annual fundraiser
Man walking across Canada for homeless people who have pets

Man walking across Canada for homeless people who have pets

'There were absolutely no homeless shelters … that would take pets, so I decided to fix that,' said man whose trans-Canada walk aims to raise awareness of the issue
Popular liquidation store finds new home in downtown Orillia

Popular liquidation store finds new home in downtown Orillia

'We know a lot of people need some help. That’s why we want to make sure our prices are lower than anybody else's,' says downtown store owner
Gathering festival in Rama, Orillia begins Thursday

Gathering festival in Rama, Orillia begins Thursday

Gathering: A Festival of First Nations Stories includes concerts at St. Paul's Centre
No criminal offence found in area woman's death in Norwegian jail

No criminal offence found in area woman's death in Norwegian jail

Jessica Stephens, 32, died by suicide March 11 while incarcerated at Bredtveit prison; Mother says she had recently started new medication and was not monitored
Man arrested after loaded handgun found in 3-year-old's bedroom

Man arrested after loaded handgun found in 3-year-old's bedroom

'Thanks to the hard work of (police) these life-threatening dangers have been removed from the children’s home,' says official
City OKs pilot project aimed at 'speeding up' council inquiries

City OKs pilot project aimed at 'speeding up' council inquiries

'This kind of process will really improve that communication methodology between staff and members of council,' said city CAO Gayle Jackson
Region's health unit says it's time to get back on the bike

Region's health unit says it's time to get back on the bike

'Bike Month is the perfect time to (re)discover the joy of riding a bike': Christine Bushey of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
LETTER: Canadian flag should not be replaced by 'banner'

LETTER: Canadian flag should not be replaced by 'banner'

'How do I as a parent explain to my son that our national flag isn't as important as a 'banner' that belongs to a organization?' asks parent