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COLUMN: Aspiring chefs need grit, focus and determination

COLUMN: Aspiring chefs need grit, focus and determination

'Each year I’m amazed at the young cooks and the skills and passion they bring to the table,' says food columnist
Habitat for Humanity build gives area family new 'beginning'

Habitat for Humanity build gives area family new 'beginning'

'We’ll never forget this. This is the beginning for us. It means not worrying about where we’ll be in the next two or three years,' says new homeowner
Barrie crash victim's No. 11 to be retired by local lacrosse club

Barrie crash victim's No. 11 to be retired by local lacrosse club

'He was the smartest player I ever coached, hands down,' says Luke West's former coach; Ceremony being held Sunday, April 23
COLUMN: Colts-Battalion series features many future NHLers

COLUMN: Colts-Battalion series features many future NHLers

Former North Central Predator standout Ethan Procyszyn among prospects on North Bay who could be an X-factor in series with Barrie
Ontario ready to overhaul developmental services funding

Ontario ready to overhaul developmental services funding

Move comes as ombudsman launches investigation into lack of supports for adults with developmental disabilities
'Sauna-like' conditions a 'nightmare' for some OSMH patients

'Sauna-like' conditions a 'nightmare' for some OSMH patients

'If this was happening in an old-age home, it would be elder abuse,' says frustrated son, whose mom has been 'soaked with sweat' during her final hours
Province provides almost $500K for after-hours care at OSMH

Province provides almost $500K for after-hours care at OSMH

Money will support 'practitioners willing to work beyond their regular hours while being appropriately compensated,' says MPP
Power outage impacting nearly 10,000 Orillia residents

Power outage impacting nearly 10,000 Orillia residents

'Crews are working to provide customers with an alternate power supply while they work on repairs,' says Hydro One official
Free teen pass, on-demand service in future for Orillia Transit?

Free teen pass, on-demand service in future for Orillia Transit?

'We don't want to see service cuts. What you do see (are) some really interesting ideas around how (we can) actually get more value for every dollar,' says committee chair
ADOPT ME: Zorro is an affectionate couch potato

ADOPT ME: Zorro is an affectionate couch potato

This boxer cross needs to know where his humans are at all times