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Man, 21, killed after vehicle strikes pole in Barrie

Man, 21, killed after vehicle strikes pole in Barrie

A 21-year-old man was killed and a female passenger sustained life-threatening injuries, say police
One dead, three seriously injured in Clearview crash last night

One dead, three seriously injured in Clearview crash last night

Barrie woman was killed in head-on collision on Highway 26, say OPP
Think a pet is a purr-fect Christmas gift? Local expert says no!

Think a pet is a purr-fect Christmas gift? Local expert says no!

'Gifting is not the right way to go about it. It should be a whole-family decision,' says local Animal Centre official
First phase of ban on single-use plastics begins today

First phase of ban on single-use plastics begins today

Canada's ban on the manufacture and import for sale of some plastic items, including grocery bags and straws, has now taken effect
Georgian hospitality students put sustainability on the menu

Georgian hospitality students put sustainability on the menu

143 third-semester Georgian College students worked on developing a Sustainability Action Plan Report with three Muskoka area resorts
LETTER: Reasons for council meeting changes 'poppycock'

LETTER: Reasons for council meeting changes 'poppycock'

'The revised bylaw severely diminishes accountability, transparency and public input,' says letter writer
Coldest Night of the Year organizers look to enter record books

Coldest Night of the Year organizers look to enter record books

'Can our little Orillia and area do the impossible?' asks organizer who is hoping Orillia can be first community in Canada to attract 1,000 walkers to event
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
OPP, forensics teams probe death of inmate in Gravenhurst

OPP, forensics teams probe death of inmate in Gravenhurst

Leslie Ma, 31, of Alberta, suffered 'significant injuries' at the Beaver Creek Correctional Facility, pronounced dead in hospital
Driver seriously injured in head-on crash in Clearview Township

Driver seriously injured in head-on crash in Clearview Township

Driver of one vehicle airlifted to Toronto trauma centre with life-threatening injuries