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Major parties support delay of expanding use of assisted death

Major parties support delay of expanding use of assisted death

Justice Minister David Lametti is now seeking a delay to do more consultations and better prepare health-care systems to handle the cases of such patients
Four drivers facing impaired charges after 4 separate crashes

Four drivers facing impaired charges after 4 separate crashes

Three men and one woman are each facing multiple charges after the recent rash of collisions, says Orillia OPP
Severn library hosting variety of programs in February and March

Severn library hosting variety of programs in February and March

Programs range from pottery demonstration and Lego competition to weird science and preparing a will
Former area man embroiled in alleged fraud scheme up north

Former area man embroiled in alleged fraud scheme up north

'It is all false and should be tossed out and hopefully I will get my public apology' says woman who is facing multiple charges
Local man charged with theft from a vehicle, trespassing

Local man charged with theft from a vehicle, trespassing

With help of canine unit, the suspect was found hiding underneath a trailer on rural property
Orillia OPP seize loaded gun, ammo, cocaine, cash in drug probe

Orillia OPP seize loaded gun, ammo, cocaine, cash in drug probe

Two suspects are facing a multitude of charges after Highway 11 traffic stop was conducted in relation to 'ongoing drug trafficking' probe in Simcoe County
'Truly special': Arena renamed in honour of slain police officer

'Truly special': Arena renamed in honour of slain police officer

'Nothing felt more appropriate than renaming this arena where Morgan spent a significant portion of his early years,' says Innisfil mayor
COLUMN: First Nations youth welcome return of Little NHL

COLUMN: First Nations youth welcome return of Little NHL

The 'electric atmosphere and camaraderie that one feels at a Little NHL tournament' has a 'magic' that is unmatched, says columnist
Criminal negligence case put off until next month

Criminal negligence case put off until next month

Condrain Company (1983) Ltd. charged with six counts of criminal negligence causing death following August 2022 crash on McKay Road
Couchiching Conservancy to unveil latest project at AGM

Couchiching Conservancy to unveil latest project at AGM

Annual general meeting taking place March 4 at Hawk Ridge Golf Club