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Speeding was a huge issue over Labour Day weekend, says OPP

Speeding was a huge issue over Labour Day weekend, says OPP

A motor vehicle driver, a motorcyclist, an off-road vehicle driver, a kayaker and a motorized vessel passenger were all killed in separate incidents
Expert will shed light on houseplants at Sept. 12 meeting

Expert will shed light on houseplants at Sept. 12 meeting

Darrly Cheng, an author with a popular Instagram account, will be the speaker at the Oro-Medonte Horticultural Society's September meeting
Orillia Perinatal Massage 'first of its kind' in Sunshine City

Orillia Perinatal Massage 'first of its kind' in Sunshine City

New practice will specialize in providing pre-natal and post-partum massage therapy and birth and post-partum support groups/workshops and doula care
DeSousa seeks return to council, says 'lots of work to be done'

DeSousa seeks return to council, says 'lots of work to be done'

Ward 2 candidate vows to 'continue to be a positive force' on council and find solutions to issues while ensuring quality of life in township
Area seniors home helps Ukrainian families fleeing invasion

Area seniors home helps Ukrainian families fleeing invasion

Arrangement will see IOOF make apartments available for refugees, as well as sorting space; 'Caring is our reason for being,' says local official
3 COVID deaths, 11 hospitalized in region this week: health unit

3 COVID deaths, 11 hospitalized in region this week: health unit

There are 21 area residents currently hospitalized because of COVID-19 and there are 28 active outbreaks in region, say health unit officials
Confusing address led to potentially deadly episode for resident

Confusing address led to potentially deadly episode for resident

'It's an obvious risk to public safety,' warns worried Coldwater Road resident who fears confusion could be fateful for emergency services responding to the area
COLUMN: Feeling 'devastated, gutted' by Queen's death

COLUMN: Feeling 'devastated, gutted' by Queen's death

Whether you're a fan of the Royal family or not, Shawn Gibson writes Queen Elizabeth II's death is also sad because she was a mother, a grandmother and a great-grandmother
King Charles' transition to Canada's head of state automatic after Queen's death

King Charles' transition to Canada's head of state automatic after Queen's death

The monarch remains the constitutional head of state in this country, no matter who is filling the role at any given time
Gravenhurst woman charged after breaking into local KFC

Gravenhurst woman charged after breaking into local KFC

A window was broken at the restaurant to gain entry; OPP say a second suspect remains outstanding