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'Falling for the wrong guy': Tackling the epidemic of intimate partner violence

'Falling for the wrong guy': Tackling the epidemic of intimate partner violence

It's vital 'to get the conversation going; these educational and information sessions are especially important in Orillia because of the volume of (intimate partner violence) calls,' says OPP official
Bomb squad brought to standoff scene; accused appears in court

Bomb squad brought to standoff scene; accused appears in court

Police say Barrie man, 43, discharged firearm when officers made contact around noon Tuesday on Bayfield Street; 'several apparent improvised explosive devices' located in RV
Schoolgirl killer wins fight for new parole hearing

Schoolgirl killer wins fight for new parole hearing

Arrested 37 years ago for the murder of Grade 9 student Patrizia Mastroianni, Russell Colwell successfully appealed a ruling that denied him an escorted absence from prison
'Terrible idea': Councillor rails against pitch for tiny homes, car living

'Terrible idea': Councillor rails against pitch for tiny homes, car living

It’s 'very important to ensure that we are not assuming that all people who are unhoused are criminals,' countered Coun. Durnford; no action was taken on petition
Open since 1865, Newmarket's oldest businesses up for sale

Open since 1865, Newmarket's oldest businesses up for sale

Luesby Memorial is on the market following the sudden death of its owner
‘Hogwash’: Ford disputes $48M bike lane removal cost claim

‘Hogwash’: Ford disputes $48M bike lane removal cost claim

Premier Doug Ford said bike lanes on three streets can be torn out ‘for a lot less’
US donor helps museum acquire $300K worth of Lightfoot artifacts

US donor helps museum acquire $300K worth of Lightfoot artifacts

'It makes sense for Orillia's community museum to house this collection,' says OMAH executive director of Lightfoot exhibit to be displayed this summer
Retired teacher remembered as 'force of nature in her own quiet way'

Retired teacher remembered as 'force of nature in her own quiet way'

'Elizabeth did everything quietly and passionately,' friend recalls of Midland woman, who was a dedicated literacy, social justice advocate involved in numerous local initiatives
'It was pretty crazy': Georgetown Raiders goalie makes history

'It was pretty crazy': Georgetown Raiders goalie makes history

With empty-netter against North York, Newlove joins Grunwald in exclusive group
Woman robbed at Food Basics urges caution for shoppers

Woman robbed at Food Basics urges caution for shoppers

The cash and credit cards she lost were the least of her worries