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County will start filling 54 empty Sunset Manor beds next week

County will start filling 54 empty Sunset Manor beds next week

County also ordered to pay $19,800 in penalties for ongoing non-compliance in the home
Local group polar plunging in Lake Couchiching twice a week

Local group polar plunging in Lake Couchiching twice a week

'It’s really nice to have this endorphin boost,' says organizer of Couchiching Community Cold Dippers
Barrie Colts spread some joy with crash victims at RVH

Barrie Colts spread some joy with crash victims at RVH

Colts captain Brandt Clarke also had a chance to share in his recent victory at the world juniors by bringing along his gold medal
ADOPT ME: Kubra will stay by your side

ADOPT ME: Kubra will stay by your side

This small mastiff has some separation anxiety
Inspection blitz part of education and enforcement campaign

Inspection blitz part of education and enforcement campaign

Campaign is to ensure retailers are following Smoke-Free Ontario Act
LETTER: Outrage toward hopelessness is welcome reaction

LETTER: Outrage toward hopelessness is welcome reaction

'It’s very easy to say ‘adequate and affordable housing is the answer’ but it’s bigger than that,' suggests letter writer who has also experienced homelessness
Orillia musician's band hits Canadian alternative rock charts

Orillia musician's band hits Canadian alternative rock charts

Ricochet, the latest single from New Friends, debuted at No. 35 on iHeart Radio chart
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Toronto street gangs venture north

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Toronto street gangs venture north

On this week's episode of the podcast: More evidence that GTA drug traffickers — some with known links to notorious street gangs — are branching out across the province in pursuit of massive profits
'Unique bond': Barrie canine unit mourns retired police dog

'Unique bond': Barrie canine unit mourns retired police dog

Thor died Tuesday night; 'He was a serious dog, but he could really switch it off at home. He was a social butterfly,' says longtime handler