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Jury hears opposing theories during closing arguments in murder trial

Jury hears opposing theories during closing arguments in murder trial

'If you looked up self-defence in the dictionary, it would be this case,' says lawyer for accused; Crown maintains Patrick became 'fed up' with tenant Christopher Forrester
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Gravel truck collides with pickup at Division/Burnside intersection

Gravel truck collides with pickup at Division/Burnside intersection

Collision among several to take place this year at the busy Severn Township intersection
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COLUMN: Christmas spirit is 'alive and well in Orillia'

COLUMN: Christmas spirit is 'alive and well in Orillia'

After 'spectacular' tree lighting and 'lovely' Santa Claus parade, there is lots to see and do for the whole family this season, says columnist
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Indigenous activist questions Métis Nation of Ontario chair's roots

Indigenous activist questions Métis Nation of Ontario chair's roots

But Hank Rowlinson calls it a 'drive-by smear campaign,' promises legal action against those questioning his ancestry
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Paramedic services expanding with new stations, posts in the works

Paramedic services expanding with new stations, posts in the works

Planning underway for new stations in Waubaushene, Severn and Wasaga Beach, as well as three additional posts in Barrie
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Mayor says Barrie is 'underfunded,' 'ignored' by County of Simcoe

Mayor says Barrie is 'underfunded,' 'ignored' by County of Simcoe

Deloitte LLP report, which cost Barrie taxpayers $45,000, concludes County of Simcoe provides value for services it provides, such as paramedics and long-term care
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'Beacon of hope': Redwood Bean and Brew is a café with a mission

'Beacon of hope': Redwood Bean and Brew is a café with a mission

'Orillia has a lot of great cafés, but people are excited to have something in this building,' says official of new enterprise that offers its five staffers a 'living wage'
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Concern for passenger ends in multiple drug, weapon charges

Concern for passenger ends in multiple drug, weapon charges

Man charged after police found fully loaded firearm, as well as cocaine, ecstasy, percocet and fentanyl
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Veteran officer's tribunal hearing postponed until new year

Veteran officer's tribunal hearing postponed until new year

Prosecutor says she plans to discuss setting hearing date during next conference call in January
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Duo charged after car theft probe that started at Costco in Orillia

Duo charged after car theft probe that started at Costco in Orillia

The pair are facing identity theft charges in addition to the theft of a vehicle, police say
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