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'Complex problem': Barrie takes aim at chronic homelessness

'Complex problem': Barrie takes aim at chronic homelessness

New plan addresses drug addiction, mental health, public safety and panhandling, but also commits as much as $825,000 over next two years
COLUMN: Gathering will put focus on First Nations stories

COLUMN: Gathering will put focus on First Nations stories

'Once-in-a-lifetime' festival includes story circles, art, concerts, sunrise ceremony, outstanding guest writers and storytellers and much more, says columnist
Health-care workers protest 'demoralizing' impact of Bill 60

Health-care workers protest 'demoralizing' impact of Bill 60

'What we’re saying today is let's stop this now, before it gets too far and start reinvesting in our public system immediately,' union rep says at RVH protest
Arborist dead after falling from tree in Oro-Medonte

Arborist dead after falling from tree in Oro-Medonte

Springwater man fell about 50 feet, police say; Ministry of Labour is assisting the police investigation
Body found in Penetanguishene

Body found in Penetanguishene

Death of male, whose body was found in wooded area, not believed to be suspicious: OPP
'We are thrilled': Local unions make $1M donation to RVH

'We are thrilled': Local unions make $1M donation to RVH

Regional health centre 'tremendously grateful' for gift from Carpenters' Regional Council, local unions
DOMB lands falconer to help quell seagull issues downtown

DOMB lands falconer to help quell seagull issues downtown

'Essentially, what we do is we come and we make a presence with our predators,' says falconer who has helped cut seagull population in half in recent weeks
Former Penetang mayoral candidate faces sexual assault charge

Former Penetang mayoral candidate faces sexual assault charge

Michael Cadieux, 64, returns to Midland court to have his case spoken to Thursday
Protect your plants! Frost advisory issued for Orillia region

Protect your plants! Frost advisory issued for Orillia region

Widespread frost is expected overnight into early Thursday morning
'Impressive' tech gives Orillia OPP officers instantaneous intel

'Impressive' tech gives Orillia OPP officers instantaneous intel

'As an enforcement public safety tool, this will greatly reduce the number of infractions being committed on our roadways and enhance public safety,' OPP official says