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Crash victim River Wells 'tough as nails' and 'genuine'

Crash victim River Wells 'tough as nails' and 'genuine'

'You always knew where you stood with him. There was never any drama or games with River,' says former Barrie North rugby coach
Grants available to local groups, businesses

Grants available to local groups, businesses

Applicants could be eligible for up to $3,000 from CDC's Community Capacity Building Fund
Group was heading to Georgian Downs, but unknown if they arrived

Group was heading to Georgian Downs, but unknown if they arrived

Friend says she received text message at 5:40 a.m. Saturday from one of the victims; 'It was a little weird because it was just a black screen'
Crash in Ramara leads to 17 charges against driver

Crash in Ramara leads to 17 charges against driver

Numerous drug, weapon charges laid after driver evaded RIDE check in Orillia, police say
Orillia man's patience with tap-water quality has dried up

Orillia man's patience with tap-water quality has dried up

'All of our pipes in the house are literally caked full of calcium,' says frustrated resident; city official says water quality meets standards
Orillia OPP targeting vehicles with loud mufflers

Orillia OPP targeting vehicles with loud mufflers

Enforcement campaign will run during month of September
Police release identity of Huntsville fatal fire victim

Police release identity of Huntsville fatal fire victim

Foul play not suspected in Sunday fire on Irene Street
COLUMN: Powwow a celebration of culture reclaimed

COLUMN: Powwow a celebration of culture reclaimed

'There was a time when the European settler community made it an offence in their law books to hold a powwow gathering,' columnist explains
‘New normal’: Simcoe County public schools prepare for September

‘New normal’: Simcoe County public schools prepare for September

Masks will be optional, while virtual school and extracurricular activities will be part of school experience in September, says board official
OPP lays 191 charges in Wasaga Beach over weekend

OPP lays 191 charges in Wasaga Beach over weekend

Between Aug. 26 and Aug. 28, officers responded to 327 calls for service and laid 191 charges; 154 of those were Highway Traffic Act-related