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Procession brings slain OPP officer home to Barrie (7 photos)

Procession brings slain OPP officer home to Barrie (7 photos)

Mourners line overpasses to pay respects to OPP Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala who will be laid to rest in Barrie on Jan. 4
'Heartbreaking': Local lacrosse pioneer battles rare condition

'Heartbreaking': Local lacrosse pioneer battles rare condition

'He has been, I would say, the greatest builder, promoter and supporter of girls’ field lacrosse Orillia has ever had,' friend says of John Pritchard’s legacy
'Win-win': Pharmacists' new powers will ease pressure, aid patients

'Win-win': Pharmacists' new powers will ease pressure, aid patients

'It will help patients that need help with some not-too-heavy medical care to get it much quicker and it will be much more accessible than bloating the emergency rooms,' says Barrie pharmacist
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Local hockey star set to compete on world stage for Team Canada

Local hockey star set to compete on world stage for Team Canada

'I really just think it’s going to be an experience of a lifetime,' says Abby Lunney who will play in women's world U18 tournament in Sweden
'Amazing' Orillia clinic has served 65,000 patients since 2020

'Amazing' Orillia clinic has served 65,000 patients since 2020

'We’ve had incredible successes in ensuring everyone has access to care when they need it, and it’s the right level of care to match their needs,' says official
Pedestrian, 8, seriously injured in collision (UPDATE: charges laid)

Pedestrian, 8, seriously injured in collision (UPDATE: charges laid)

Child airlifted to Toronto-area hospital after incident at Park Street and Collegiate Drive
Local MPs call on feds to act in wake of constable's death

Local MPs call on feds to act in wake of constable's death

In joint statement, John Brassard and Doug Shipley tell government to 'stop putting the rights of criminals ahead of the duty to protect innocent victims'
Procession for slain OPP officer to travel to Barrie Friday

Procession for slain OPP officer to travel to Barrie Friday

There will be a full police funeral in Barrie Jan. 4 for the slain OPP officer, who was gunned down in the line of duty earlier this week
SIU clears Barrie officer after suspect injured

SIU clears Barrie officer after suspect injured

Man suffered facial fractures when forced to ground by officer in August: SIU