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LETTER: When it comes to sidewalk clearing, 'we can do better'

LETTER: When it comes to sidewalk clearing, 'we can do better'

'I think for these main roads, where walking on the street is not an option, more people would leave their house, and it would be safer, if they were scraped,' says letter writer
County aims to stop people from 'falling off the edge' into homelessness

County aims to stop people from 'falling off the edge' into homelessness

'Just looking at the landscape and increasing homelessness and seeing encampments, that is where we are seeing the shift has occurred,' says official
Bogged down by bureaucracy, road to Canada bumpy for local nurse

Bogged down by bureaucracy, road to Canada bumpy for local nurse

'We all have red blood in our veins. Instead of looking at papers, (they) should evaluate us on our skills,' says Mauritius native who now works in Simcoe County
Good morning, Orillia! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Orillia! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Pieces of historic building salvaged in aftermath of devastating fire

Pieces of historic building salvaged in aftermath of devastating fire

'I think it’s important to preserve that heritage. Hopefully, we can pay respect to it in the future by incorporating it into the new build,' says owner of building destroyed by fire
VIDEO: Ford defends fellow MPP accused of bullying staff, creating ‘toxic’ workplace

VIDEO: Ford defends fellow MPP accused of bullying staff, creating ‘toxic’ workplace

Tonight on 'Closer Look': As she runs for re-election, the Conservative MPP in Newmarket-Aurora is facing mounting allegations that she berated and abused at least seven former employees
Makers of iconically 'addictive' Fraktals declare bankruptcy

Makers of iconically 'addictive' Fraktals declare bankruptcy

'Now that this treat is going to be gone, a little magic is going to be gone with it. It’s really a shame,' said one fan
COLUMN: Local artists hosting After the Fire Art Swap and Meet

COLUMN: Local artists hosting After the Fire Art Swap and Meet

In wake of devastating fire at landmark downtown building, 'it's all hands on deck to figure out what moving forward looks like,' says columnist
SIU ends probe, determines Coldwater man's injuries self-inflicted

SIU ends probe, determines Coldwater man's injuries self-inflicted

Province's police watchdog says man cut his own throat when police showed up to arrest him in October
Highway 11 transport with wobbly wheel was missing half its lug nuts

Highway 11 transport with wobbly wheel was missing half its lug nuts

Someone called OPP after seeing a commercial motor vehicle with a wobbling rear wheel that appeared to be on the verge of detaching