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Alleged arsonist behind Orillia fire charged for breaching release conditions

Alleged arsonist behind Orillia fire charged for breaching release conditions

Police say man was found with lighter in his possession, which violated his conditions following Jan. 21 blaze downtown
Barrie councillor suggests boundary studies also look at Essa, Innisfil

Barrie councillor suggests boundary studies also look at Essa, Innisfil

'We should be looking all the way around the city, not only in just two municipalities ... I’m sure we’re just making two more enemies,' says Riepma
Barrie shooter grilled on stand during sentencing hearing

Barrie shooter grilled on stand during sentencing hearing

Crown quizzes Michael Williams on Toronto-based gangs and whether he crossed paths with members of them while incarcerated at CNCC
The Crow's Nest II set to close after nearly 35 years in Orillia

The Crow's Nest II set to close after nearly 35 years in Orillia

'It's sad to say goodbye,' says owner of downtown shop, who hopes someone will buy it to keep it going
Former Ford government minister questions his 'election-style' family doctor plan

Former Ford government minister questions his 'election-style' family doctor plan

In the 2018 election campaign, Doug Ford promised to 'end hallway health care'
Council to consider allowing alcohol consumption in city parks

Council to consider allowing alcohol consumption in city parks

'I think somebody having a beer or a glass of wine with a hamburger is not a huge problem,' says Mayor Don McIsaac
TRILLIUM TALK: This election is not about tariffs (or ball caps), Crombie says

TRILLIUM TALK: This election is not about tariffs (or ball caps), Crombie says

Every weekday during the Ontario election campaign, one of our legislative reporters from The Trillium will break down all the big developments you need to know about
Funding boost aims to help people 'living rough' find stable housing

Funding boost aims to help people 'living rough' find stable housing

'These types of investments help us to find new, innovative solutions while providing ongoing support and services to those who need us the most,' said county official
Barrie man facing dozens of charges in Caledon OPP fraud probe

Barrie man facing dozens of charges in Caledon OPP fraud probe

In October 2022, provincial police say business reported fraudulent activity in one of their accounts
Registration open for Orillia Kiwanis Music Festival

Registration open for Orillia Kiwanis Music Festival

Annual showcase of local talent taking place March 31 to April 18