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'Part of who I am': Ex-OSMH staffer shares mental health journey

'Part of who I am': Ex-OSMH staffer shares mental health journey

In 2017 she attempted suicide and 'the only thing that stopped me from doing what I was doing were the faces of my family really flashing before my eyes'
COLUMN: 'Amazing' local nominees up for coveted ORAH awards

COLUMN: 'Amazing' local nominees up for coveted ORAH awards

Orillia Regional Arts and Heritage Awards gala on Nov. 23 is an opportunity to honour and recognize the who's who of local arts and heritage community
Napoleon lays off more staff as company adjusts to marketplace

Napoleon lays off more staff as company adjusts to marketplace

'A lot of retailers over-ordered ... so there is a lot of inventory in the system. Therefore, there is a bit of an over-correction needed,' says company president
Simcoe County landfills closed on Remembrance Day

Simcoe County landfills closed on Remembrance Day

Additional county services will not be affected Friday
York Region company relocating to Barrie, bringing 900 jobs

York Region company relocating to Barrie, bringing 900 jobs

'We work on behalf of major banks, financial institutions, technology companies,' says Bill Gosling Outsourcing president; Company's head office to be located in downtown Barrie's Lakeview Corporate Centre
'Game changer': Ford stops in Bradford, signals start of bypass

'Game changer': Ford stops in Bradford, signals start of bypass

'Shovels are in the ground,' premier says during visit to the region Wednesday
Orillia Volunteer Centre aims to help seniors find opportunities

Orillia Volunteer Centre aims to help seniors find opportunities

'We want to get seniors out of their homes and back out engaging in the community,' says Information Orillia official of new service that is open to everyone at library office
'Very prevalent': Forum tackles local opioid crisis (4 photos)

'Very prevalent': Forum tackles local opioid crisis (4 photos)

'There is not enough help available, long wait lists, no beds, and not enough supports,' laments local mom who lost her son to an opioid overdose
Photographer charged with sexual assaults at Newmarket school

Photographer charged with sexual assaults at Newmarket school

Two students reported being assaulted by the Barrie man while having their school pictures taken, say police who are appealing for additional victims to come forward
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