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Data shows surgery wait times more than 230 days for 10% of Ontario kids

Data shows surgery wait times more than 230 days for 10% of Ontario kids

'The numbers genuinely speak for themselves,' says Liberal health critic
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Charges pending in off-ramp crash that sent pair to hospital: police

Charges pending in off-ramp crash that sent pair to hospital: police

Police say driver of three-wheeled motorcycle was transported to Toronto trauma centre after Sunday afternoon's collision at Highway 400 and Dunlop Street
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We have some big news — and the launch of TorontoToday is only the beginning

We have some big news — and the launch of TorontoToday is only the beginning

Village Media, the local news company that operates this community website, is expanding in all sorts of exciting ways
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Empower Simcoe urges support for disability employment awareness

Empower Simcoe urges support for disability employment awareness

Agency marking National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October
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Local hikers scale 'Jarratt Mountain' during morning trek

Local hikers scale 'Jarratt Mountain' during morning trek

Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association's Orillia club led 6.5-kilometre journey
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GUEST COLUMN: Officer walked into the woods in 1825, never to be seen again

GUEST COLUMN: Officer walked into the woods in 1825, never to be seen again

Lance Cpl. Owen Keirne disappeared at what is today known as Fort Willow, leaving behind his wife and children; his fate remains unknown
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Orillians recall being 'charmed' by Kris Kristofferson during local movie shoot

Orillians recall being 'charmed' by Kris Kristofferson during local movie shoot

Kristofferson was among stars of Welcome Home, a film shot in Orillia that featured a stately old home on Tecumseth Street
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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'Absolute terror': Woman testifies at Snowbird pilot's sex assault trial

'Absolute terror': Woman testifies at Snowbird pilot's sex assault trial

Maj. Steven Hurlbut alleged to have assaulted female military member in June 2023 at local hotel in days leading up to Barrie Airshow
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Lights out! Public meeting on proposed city-wide zoning bylaw goes dark

Lights out! Public meeting on proposed city-wide zoning bylaw goes dark

Despite meeting being cancelled and postponed for at least 20 days, several planners, architects and residents have chimed in on possible changes
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