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Ramara mayoral candidate calls for 'equal platform'

Ramara mayoral candidate calls for 'equal platform'

Ramara Chamber of Commerce scheduling candidates meetings during Jewish holidays an 'inclusivity problem,' says Russ Cole
Library hosting Christmas in Mariposa author next week

Library hosting Christmas in Mariposa author next week

James Lamb’s stories showcase larger-than-life characters from his childhood, as they go through events and experiences that took place during Christmas in Mariposa
'Great start': Province commits $800K to Indigenous housing project

'Great start': Province commits $800K to Indigenous housing project

'This is one house with two livable units in it, but even being one house, it is a great start and allows us to see where we need more after this and how to do it,' says Barrie Native Friendship Centre official
Court dismisses appeal to lift admission ban at county-run home

Court dismisses appeal to lift admission ban at county-run home

County 'disappointed' with court decision, Collingwood Mayor Keith Hull wants Premier to get involved to 'expedite' reopening
Health unit reports 7 deaths, 8 COVID patients hospitalized

Health unit reports 7 deaths, 8 COVID patients hospitalized

COVID-19 risk in Simcoe-Muskoka region is 'moderate' according to health unit
'Amazing': Coldwater event raises over $8,000 for local youth

'Amazing': Coldwater event raises over $8,000 for local youth

'It makes us feel really good to have accomplished this,' says organizer who stresses group is 'trying to help out kids in our community'
Driver seriously injured in fiery crash with truck on Hwy. 11

Driver seriously injured in fiery crash with truck on Hwy. 11

Driver of dump truck, which caught fire following crash in Oro-Medonte, received minor injuries; highway has reopened
LETTER: Impact of fake Facebook profiles 'extremely disturbing'

LETTER: Impact of fake Facebook profiles 'extremely disturbing'

It's 'unfortunate that the authorities are not yet doing anything about it, while these libelous and harassing Facebook posts ... continue,' says Oro-Medonte councillor
ADOPT ME: Tigger is an affectionate senior cat

ADOPT ME: Tigger is an affectionate senior cat

This tabby is an ideal lap cat for the right owner
Environment Canada issues frost advisory for Orillia

Environment Canada issues frost advisory for Orillia

Temperatures could dip below freezing overnight