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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
The search for a net-zero heating and cooling system

The search for a net-zero heating and cooling system

'The best time to invest in an air-sourced heat pump is when your current fossil-fuelled furnace needs to be replaced,' says Sustainable Orillia
Coroner investigating inmate death at Penetanguishene superjail

Coroner investigating inmate death at Penetanguishene superjail

Officials remain mum on cause of Dec. 22 death or identity of inmate
Vaccine clinics coming to local secondary schools in new year

Vaccine clinics coming to local secondary schools in new year

Health unit, school boards teaming up to provide routine, required vaccinations
LETTER: Premier is pimping out Mother Nature

LETTER: Premier is pimping out Mother Nature

'A smart pimp knows that one does not disappoint the customers for fear of some kind of retribution,' says letter writer
Local man treks across Canada, seven kilometres at a time

Local man treks across Canada, seven kilometres at a time

Ross Newhook started adding up the kilometres of his daily walks and is now nearing the end of 5,514-kilometre, cross-country journey