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Ex-firefighter sentenced to life without parole for at least 20 years in wife's murder

Ex-firefighter sentenced to life without parole for at least 20 years in wife's murder

'He (sent the children to school) knowing what the kids did not, that they would never see their mother again,' judge says of James Schwalm
CLOSER LOOK: How school buses are about to get safer

CLOSER LOOK: How school buses are about to get safer

Tonight on 'Closer Look': Mounted cameras that help drivers better detect children standing or walking nearby will be mandatory on all new school buses — but not right away
Four local residents charged in drug, weapon investigation: OPP

Four local residents charged in drug, weapon investigation: OPP

Following a lengthy investigation, officers seized firearm and approximately 905 grams of illicit substances including cocaine and heroin
Video of mouse eating salmon in local grocery store goes viral

Video of mouse eating salmon in local grocery store goes viral

'We take this matter very seriously and have already taken immediate action,' says Farm Boy representative
'Beyond proud': Orillia gymnast makes mark on international stage

'Beyond proud': Orillia gymnast makes mark on international stage

Marina Thomas delivered an 'exceptional performance' at the prestigious Simone Biles International Invitational in Houston, Texas
Food affordability has become 'critical issue' for local residents

Food affordability has become 'critical issue' for local residents

'Food affordability is a critical issue ... but it is most challenging for those living on lower incomes, those who have unstable or insecure work, people who rent, single parents with kids, and those living alone'
Simcoe County Black Coalition hosting town hall in Barrie

Simcoe County Black Coalition hosting town hall in Barrie

Feb. 13 event to focus on 'performative versus meaningful action and engaging with this work beyond Black History Month'
Warming centres will open their doors on Tuesday and Wednesday

Warming centres will open their doors on Tuesday and Wednesday

The Orillia Recreation Centre and Orillia Public Library are available for residents to warm up in over the next two days
Orillia resident accused of driving while under suspension

Orillia resident accused of driving while under suspension

The 41-year-old is one of four drivers recently charged by OPP with being behind the wheel despite having a suspended licence
TRILLIUM TALK: When coyotes attack, is that really Doug Ford’s fault?

TRILLIUM TALK: When coyotes attack, is that really Doug Ford’s fault?

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