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Olympian Alan Brahmst heading into Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

Olympian Alan Brahmst heading into Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

Former ODCVI student 'was tough as nails and feared by many of the world’s best players,' teammate says of Brahmst, who led team to Olympics in 2000
Police lay more than 2K charges in region during Easter weekend

Police lay more than 2K charges in region during Easter weekend

Majority of charges laid during Operation Impact were for speeding, seatbelt offences
Kingston museum manager 'extremely excited' to land Keewatin

Kingston museum manager 'extremely excited' to land Keewatin

Minor kerfuffle erupts during visit to ship between former Friends of Keewatin president and Keep Keewatin Home lead
Georgian signs deal to support military-connected students

Georgian signs deal to support military-connected students

Memorandum of understanding with four other colleges will help 'ensure our military-connected students are supported beyond Georgian'
County gets 86% boost in funding to fight homelessness locally

County gets 86% boost in funding to fight homelessness locally

'It’s a step in the right direction, but there needs to be deep investment in housing as well as emergency services until we get that housing built,' says shelter official
Local residents among dozens charged in cross-border gun probe

Local residents among dozens charged in cross-border gun probe

Barrie residents among 42 arrested in investigation involving smuggling of firearms into Canada from the U.S. and then sold illegally, police say
Unlicensed Midland man charged with stunt driving on Hwy. 400

Unlicensed Midland man charged with stunt driving on Hwy. 400

OPP say man was caught going 172 km/h in the southbound lanes near Forbes Road
Volunteers needed: Mentors help local youth stay on 'right path'

Volunteers needed: Mentors help local youth stay on 'right path'

'I think as a community we need to stand together united and support our youth,' says volunteer mentor who encourages people to get involved and 'Bowl for Kids Sake'
Teen facing assault charges in south-end paintball shooting

Teen facing assault charges in south-end paintball shooting

'It is still a gun, which can shoot a projectile and seriously hurt someone,' police say; 17-year-old facing three counts of assault with a weapon following incident