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Tractor-trailers crash, force closure of Highway 11 South

Tractor-trailers crash, force closure of Highway 11 South

The south lanes of the highway have been shut down at Coldwater Road, police say
OSMH hosting in-person hiring day Saturday

OSMH hosting in-person hiring day Saturday

Jobs will be offered 'to those who demonstrate a commitment to care and have the skills needed for the role,' says OSMH official
Highway 11 reopened following serious crash (UPDATE)

Highway 11 reopened following serious crash (UPDATE)

One person was seriously injured in the three-vehicle collision in which one vehicle rolled over and landed on its roof, OPP say
Orillia man accused of murder in Collingwood in court today

Orillia man accused of murder in Collingwood in court today

John Collins, who is accused of killing Kay Kriston, of Collingwood, is facing the charges in an ongoing court case
Heads up! Alert Ready system to be tested this afternoon

Heads up! Alert Ready system to be tested this afternoon

Test alert scheduled to go out at 12:55 p.m. in Ontario
SIU clears police after man injured in Wasaga Beach

SIU clears police after man injured in Wasaga Beach

A man fell to the ground from a second-floor window; SIU has determined police did 'nothing to cause or contribute to man's injuries'
Generous local lottery winners donate $25,000 to OSMH Foundation

Generous local lottery winners donate $25,000 to OSMH Foundation

After winning the Lotto Max in June, JoAnn MacQueen and Marlisa Mercer decided together that 20 per cent of their winnings would go to local charities
Oro-Medonte OKs official recount of Ward 6 election results

Oro-Medonte OKs official recount of Ward 6 election results

Recount comes at the request of Mikhaela Beerman, who trailed Robert Young by four votes in the tight Ward 6 race
CUPE workers file strike notice again, say talks broke down

CUPE workers file strike notice again, say talks broke down

Canadian Union of Public Employees, representing 55,000 Ontario education workers, has filed a five-day strike notice, saying bargaining talks with province have broken down once more