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Much to Fred's delight, this Barrie vet makes house calls

Much to Fred's delight, this Barrie vet makes house calls

'Animals get stressed going to a vet. I think that not having that car ride, for a lot of cats especially, is key,' says Dr. Felicia Uriarte
No election race in Tay as all positions acclaimed

No election race in Tay as all positions acclaimed

Ted Walker will be acclaimed as mayor and Barry Norris will be unopposed as township's deputy mayor
Mayor, deputy mayor not seeking re-election in Tiny

Mayor, deputy mayor not seeking re-election in Tiny

Tiny Township Mayor George Cornell, who has also served as Simcoe County warden, not seeking re-election
Orillia Opera House granted exemption for adult-themed shows

Orillia Opera House granted exemption for adult-themed shows

Some previous shows have featured nudity, coarse language and adult subject matter, which overlaps with definition of an ‘adult entertainment parlour’ under Orillia ’s municipal code
Environment, taxes key to Thompson's campaign in Springwater

Environment, taxes key to Thompson's campaign in Springwater

'I have the experience to help keep budgets in line and avoid major tax increases,' says Brad Thompson, who is running in Springwater's Ward 3
Queen 'touched' to learn Wye Marsh dubbed trumpeter Elizabeth

Queen 'touched' to learn Wye Marsh dubbed trumpeter Elizabeth

Royal acknowledgement 'very exciting,' says local official, noting accolades from 'such a powerful person' are welcomed by the group and its volunteers
Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in crash with Studebaker

Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in crash with Studebaker

Collision occurred Tuesday afternoon at Highway 12 and Park Street in Victoria Harbour
'Great resolution': Former timeshare owners finally see payout

'Great resolution': Former timeshare owners finally see payout

Judge overseeing Superior Court hearing called it 'a herculean task' to track down the hundreds of timeshare owners
Ryan's Hope recognized at Jack Layton Activism Award Celebration

Ryan's Hope recognized at Jack Layton Activism Award Celebration

'Even in the most difficult times, there are so many people fighting every day to build a future of love, hope and optimism,' Olivia Chow says of Barrie organization's community work
Bear Creek Eco Park boardwalk damaged by graffiti

Bear Creek Eco Park boardwalk damaged by graffiti

'Some (of the graffiti) can be sanded off once the wood is dry and some may need to be painted over,' says city official