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LETTER: Orillia can and should tackle homelessness now

LETTER: Orillia can and should tackle homelessness now

'Helping warmly as people once did' would be a good start, says letter writer
'Win-win': Pharmacists' new powers will ease pressure, aid patients

'Win-win': Pharmacists' new powers will ease pressure, aid patients

'It will help patients that need help ... to get it much quicker and it will be much more accessible than bloating the emergency rooms,' says local pharmacist
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Pedestrian, 8, seriously injured in collision (UPDATE: charges laid)

Pedestrian, 8, seriously injured in collision (UPDATE: charges laid)

Child airlifted to Toronto-area hospital after incident at Park Street and Collegiate Drive
'Heartbreaking': Orillia lacrosse pioneer battles rare condition

'Heartbreaking': Orillia lacrosse pioneer battles rare condition

'He has been, I would say, the greatest builder, promoter and supporter of girls’ field lacrosse Orillia has ever had,' friend says of John Pritchard’s legacy
Local MPs call on feds to act in wake of constable's death

Local MPs call on feds to act in wake of constable's death

In joint statement, John Brassard and Doug Shipley tell government to 'stop putting the rights of criminals ahead of the duty to protect innocent victims'
Procession for slain OPP officer to travel to Barrie Friday

Procession for slain OPP officer to travel to Barrie Friday

There will be a full police funeral in Barrie Jan. 4 for the slain OPP officer, who was gunned down in the line of duty earlier this week
'Amazing' clinic at OSMH has served 65,000 patients since 2020

'Amazing' clinic at OSMH has served 65,000 patients since 2020

'We’ve had incredible successes in ensuring everyone has access to care when they need it, and it’s the right level of care to match their needs,' says official
SIU clears Barrie officer after suspect was injured in incident

SIU clears Barrie officer after suspect was injured in incident

Man suffered facial fractures when forced to ground by officer in August: SIU
Forty firefighters battle blaze at Oro-Medonte farmhouse

Forty firefighters battle blaze at Oro-Medonte farmhouse

Cause of fire at abandoned farmhouse yet to be determined, officials say