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'There will be an increased presence of police in the area to ensure safety,' says Orillia OPP official

Arson charges laid after three fires set Monday

'Measures taken to date to address the toxic drug crisis have failed. The results of this failure are heartbreaking in the extreme,' says Christine Nayler

Without amendments, Bill C-18 risks disproportionately benefiting large news organizations and shutting out digital startups and independent media

'I am so grateful to be here. I am an immigrant, a mature student, a mom, a wife, a woman and I am so proud of what I have been able to achieve,' says Sandy Falcon

Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County invites residents to join Men’s Sheds workshops, where they can learn about spaces for activities like woodworking projects, cooking, bike repairs, and more

'Their excuse is that now it’s your responsibility to take down the accurate numbers from the meter. ... It’s a frustrating situation,' says Orillia man

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices

'There’s not a person in here who says living on an on-ramp is humane. It’s a hazard, it’s dangerous. It’s not to criminalize the people living there,' says Coun. Robert Thomson

'When you criminalize people living in poverty, you’re identifying an enemy who isn't there,' says rally organizer Michael Speers