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'Historic day': Supreme Court won't examine Oak Ridge abuse lawsuit

'Historic day': Supreme Court won't examine Oak Ridge abuse lawsuit

'The plaintiffs are relieved that justice has finally been served and that our courts have confirmed that these horrific programs were wrong,' says lawyer
Gravenhurst man arrested in alleged snow-clearing scam

Gravenhurst man arrested in alleged snow-clearing scam

Residents responded to online advertisements offering snow-clearing services and paid more than $4,000 for a service that was never provided, police say
'We're taxed to death': Area drivers fuming over carbon tax hike

'We're taxed to death': Area drivers fuming over carbon tax hike

'I'm going to have to take the bus, or drive less. I'm going to have to make some significant changes in the way that I get around,' says local driver
OMHA, KidSport team up to remove financial barriers for youth

OMHA, KidSport team up to remove financial barriers for youth

'More kids than ever before have been left out of participating because costs are increasing,' said official, noting KidSport will provide up to $300 per player for fees
Leaf and yard waste collection starts April 10 in Simcoe County

Leaf and yard waste collection starts April 10 in Simcoe County

Collection will take place through to end of May
Your package has arrived: $2.7M PET-CT scanner delivered to RVH

Your package has arrived: $2.7M PET-CT scanner delivered to RVH

Officials say scanner is good news for the more than 600 patients who must travel outside Simcoe-Muskoka each year to access this diagnostic service
Sentencing delayed for man accused in deadly teen shooting

Sentencing delayed for man accused in deadly teen shooting

Defence lawyer excuses himself from the Craggs case over statements made in pre-sentencing report
'Inhuman': Orillia man charged in labour human trafficking case

'Inhuman': Orillia man charged in labour human trafficking case

'The victims’ fear of the accused was evident when officers arrived at the house,' OPP official says, noting Orillia man faces 21 human trafficking charges
COLUMN: 'Tis the sweetest season of the year in our area

COLUMN: 'Tis the sweetest season of the year in our area

'Maple syrup is something that I think we can all get behind as a Canadian icon,' says food columnist who encourages people to check out local events