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INSIDE THE VILLAGE: A Stanley Cup champ stops by the show

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: A Stanley Cup champ stops by the show

Michael Amadio hoisted the Cup with his Las Vegas teammates, realizing the childhood dream of hockey players across the country. Now he truly hits the big time: an appearance on our podcast
Calls to South Simcoe police exceeding pre-pandemic levels

Calls to South Simcoe police exceeding pre-pandemic levels

'When other services drop the ball or don’t have the capacity the police end up having to carry the brunt of the load,' says South Simcoe police official
Child and Youth Advocacy Centre rolls out mobile, remote services

Child and Youth Advocacy Centre rolls out mobile, remote services

With new partnership, clients from across the region will be able to access services without needing to travel to the agency's Orillia building
Ontario to provide free training for female truck drivers

Ontario to provide free training for female truck drivers

'Truckers are the everyday heroes who keep the wheels of our economy turning,' says labour minister
Bid to save Innisfil's giant rocking horse falters down home stretch

Bid to save Innisfil's giant rocking horse falters down home stretch

'I would tell residents to enjoy it while you can. It’s unfortunate that there’s not much else we can do,' says town councillor
Barrie brewery hops into market with quinoa-based beer

Barrie brewery hops into market with quinoa-based beer

Miski Brewing's gluten-free brew had been in the works since 2019; company has three more recipes set to launch later this year
Tornado watch ended (update)

Tornado watch ended (update)

Environment Canada has ended a tornado watch for Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale, Ont. 
College adds more than $1.7B to regional economy, county hears

College adds more than $1.7B to regional economy, county hears

Georgian also going through $15.5-million modernization project to launch new programs and expand existing curriculum
No charges laid over 'disturbing' video at Orillia school

No charges laid over 'disturbing' video at Orillia school

OPP concludes investigation and no criminal charges will be laid after incident at Patrick Fogarty high school
Moving day 'bittersweet' for Ukrainian refugees in Barrie

Moving day 'bittersweet' for Ukrainian refugees in Barrie

'This was home. It’s (a) new experience and a new part of our life. It’s hard for everybody,' says refugee after 23 Ukrainian families move out of IOOF facility