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Man 'overwhelmed' by response, but still pursuing MAID

Man 'overwhelmed' by response, but still pursuing MAID

'I’m not changing my mind,' says Orillia's Tyler Dunlop, who is grateful for support from community
Nigussie eyes green-lighting school crossing-guard program again

Nigussie eyes green-lighting school crossing-guard program again

'The staff report from 2015 includes costing of $650,000 for a program. This cost has likely increased since the time of the report,' says Ward 6 councillor
Barrie man charged in 'significant' drug bust

Barrie man charged in 'significant' drug bust

Police seized fentanyl, crack cocaine and heroin from Barrie motel room
City looking for ways to spruce up transit hub with public art

City looking for ways to spruce up transit hub with public art

Artwork will be located at future Allandale Transit Mobility Hub at Essa Road and Tiffin Street
Barrie woman accused in pedestrian crash released on bail

Barrie woman accused in pedestrian crash released on bail

Cassie Korzenko, who is charged with three counts of impaired driving causing bodily harm, had been in custody since Dec. 1 crash
Exhibition at college gallery features 'thought-provoking' art

Exhibition at college gallery features 'thought-provoking' art

Re-Emerge is a month-long, student-curated show that includes 12 artists who are faculty members in the School of Art and Design
Inspection blitz looks to smoke out illegal tobacco, vaping practices

Inspection blitz looks to smoke out illegal tobacco, vaping practices

'Non-compliance with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act among some ... retailers is an ongoing concern,' says health unit official
Barlow captains team to victory at Top Prospects Game

Barlow captains team to victory at Top Prospects Game

Orillia native Colby Barlow, who plays for the Owen Sound Attack, scored in 4-2 win; Barrie Colts defenceman Beau Akey also played
LETTER: 'Dignity' deserved in seeking medically assisted death

LETTER: 'Dignity' deserved in seeking medically assisted death

'When this world is not set up for people to survive, leaving it should be a personal choice,' says letter writer
Province lifts admissions ban for Sunset Manor

Province lifts admissions ban for Sunset Manor

Letter posted by the Ministry of Long-Term Care on Jan. 25 states the home can resume new admissions immediately