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Orillia OPP appealing for assistance following downtown assault

Orillia OPP appealing for assistance following downtown assault

Police believe there were witnesses, including those who assisted the man who was injured during Sunday night incident
Partnership makes Sweetwater Harvest Festival 'sweeter than ever'

Partnership makes Sweetwater Harvest Festival 'sweeter than ever'

'This year, thanks to the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre and Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, there are even more events and activities for visitors of all ages'
BREAKING: Police confirm homicide in downtown Barrie

BREAKING: Police confirm homicide in downtown Barrie

Police say victim, a 47-year-old man, was involved in an early morning confrontation between a group of individuals on Collier Street
Majesty of trumpeter swans a testament to local volunteers

Majesty of trumpeter swans a testament to local volunteers

'One person can make an enormous difference,' says local volunteer who jokes she has 'swanitis' after falling in love with the unique creatures
Kubota fined $90,000 after worker suffered 'serious injury'

Kubota fined $90,000 after worker suffered 'serious injury'

Local company pleaded guilty to violation of Occupational Health and Safety Act that 'endangered the safety of the worker'
Community support for local theatre group earns standing ovation

Community support for local theatre group earns standing ovation

CDC funding for Mariposa Arts Theatre made creating warehouse, rehearsal space easier and that has translated into success on the stage
Man charged with arson following four downtown fires last night

Man charged with arson following four downtown fires last night

Fires occurred at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Owen Street, followed by incidents on Collier Street and Dunlop Street West
'They were pulling people out on stretchers'

'They were pulling people out on stretchers'

Barrie police focused on two scenes on Dunlop and Collier streets; 'The situation is fluid,' says police official
COLUMN: Take a breath; enjoy 'new tradition' of Family Day

COLUMN: Take a breath; enjoy 'new tradition' of Family Day

It's a day to exhale from the daily grind, enjoy each other’s company, and grow closer together as a family — a great use of the holiday, reporter says
LETTER: Province hasn't been up front on Bradford Bypass

LETTER: Province hasn't been up front on Bradford Bypass

'The misinformation and hiding of facts is par for the course,' says Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition official