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Local woman 'totally shocked' after $100K lottery win

Local woman 'totally shocked' after $100K lottery win

Bonnie Hartnell, who has been a lottery player for 30 years, plans to save money and make 'some thoughtful investments'
Man charged after construction blocker truck struck on Hwy. 11

Man charged after construction blocker truck struck on Hwy. 11

A 22-year-old man was charged with careless driving in wake of Oro-Medonte crash
Grand Council Chief brings strong message to United Nations

Grand Council Chief brings strong message to United Nations

'It is important to ... monitor how state actors will use novel or complex jurisdictions ... to push through agendas that serve corporations and not people'
Oro-Medonte drinking water systems get 100% rating

Oro-Medonte drinking water systems get 100% rating

Mayor commends staff for 'continued professionalism, and efforts and achievement in operating, managing and maintaining' systems
'An issue that's emerging': City to regulate short-term rentals

'An issue that's emerging': City to regulate short-term rentals

'We need to treat all rental accommodations the same way, and I think that this will help to achieve that,' said Coun. David Campbell of move to licence STAs
'Very solid roots here': Lakehead planting seeds for Barrie campus?

'Very solid roots here': Lakehead planting seeds for Barrie campus?

'We’re at a bit of an interesting moment in time. We’re asking what is next for Lakehead University,' says official in presentation to city council
'You get back what you give,' says longtime local volunteer

'You get back what you give,' says longtime local volunteer

'Volunteering is a great way to combine doing good and feeling good,' says Ruth Watt, adding it can add 'important dimensions to your life'
Human remains found in Springwater

Human remains found in Springwater

Remains were found by member of public Wednesday off of Penetanguishene Road
Oro-Medonte entrepreneur a semi-finalist in national competition

Oro-Medonte entrepreneur a semi-finalist in national competition

Being in Canada’s top 100 mom entrepreneurs has special meaning for Oro-Medonte woman, who welcomed her second child just five months ago
Cause of death remains undetermined in Hwy. 400 incident: OPP

Cause of death remains undetermined in Hwy. 400 incident: OPP

Police sergeant says post-mortem examination scheduled for today in Toronto; Highway's northbound lanes reopened around 10:30 p.m.