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LIVE: Funeral service for two fallen South Simcoe officers

LIVE: Funeral service for two fallen South Simcoe officers

The funeral is expected to begin at 11 a.m.
'We're stunned': Soldiers' Taste of Europe Gala raises $250,000

'We're stunned': Soldiers' Taste of Europe Gala raises $250,000

The event saw more than 350 members of the community come together in support of Soldiers' Memorial Hospital
LETTER: Elect council that will prioritize climate action

LETTER: Elect council that will prioritize climate action

Current council has committed to making 'big moves,' and the next one should keep it up, says letter writer
Candidates sign pledge to avoid 'petty politics' if elected

Candidates sign pledge to avoid 'petty politics' if elected

'For voters it helps them see who is willing to put their money where their mouth is and publicly commit to a positive, community-centred set of values,' said official
Thousands expected to attend today's funeral for slain officers

Thousands expected to attend today's funeral for slain officers

'When one of us falls, we all hurt. We want to show respect to the families, colleagues and friends left behind,' says Ontario Provincial Police Association official
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Local Eastern Star chapter closes with $25K donation to hospice

Local Eastern Star chapter closes with $25K donation to hospice

'They’re going through something difficult and sad ... and they’re turning that into something very positive and long lasting,' says hospice official of donation
City provides voting information for residents

City provides voting information for residents

Free transit bus will be available to shuttle voters to polls; more than 3,000 have voted at advance polls so far, officials say
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: For police, there is no such thing as a routine call

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: For police, there is no such thing as a routine call

'If you are called to be a member of the law enforcement community, you know there are risks — and you know there is that possibility that the next time you put on your uniform could be your last'
COLUMN: Seeking a haunting good time for a good cause?

COLUMN: Seeking a haunting good time for a good cause?

If you love music and love events and love Halloween and love helping local causes, you will love the next two weeks, says arts columnist