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Southlake expanding emergency department to ease overcrowding

Southlake expanding emergency department to ease overcrowding

'There was no other option and we need to act now,' official says of plan to transform ambulance garage to space that can accommodate 50 patients not requiring overnight stays
Georgian College student takes $30K scholarship to the bank

Georgian College student takes $30K scholarship to the bank

Innisfil's Sarah Dilloo, 20, entering third year of counselling psychology program at Orillia campus in September
'The system worked': Province to continue free well-water testing

'The system worked': Province to continue free well-water testing

Decision gives 'real clarity' to about 3,200 Bradford West Gwillimbury residents who worried about possible phase out, town councillor says
Oro-Medonte woman facing impaired driving charges

Oro-Medonte woman facing impaired driving charges

Charges laid after officer spotted vehicle on side of Highway 11
Orillia residents slam Polyethics over 'uncomfortable' odour

Orillia residents slam Polyethics over 'uncomfortable' odour

'The smell has been there for over a year. The solution is to stop the production,' says frustrated resident at public forum
Officials tight-lipped as fire probe continues at area vape shop

Officials tight-lipped as fire probe continues at area vape shop

South Simcoe police, Office of the Fire Marshal will only say investigation into May 10 blaze is ongoing
Generally speaking: Southshore Centre christened with new name

Generally speaking: Southshore Centre christened with new name

'His tireless efforts in supporting the military and volunteering have left an enduring mark on our city,' mayor says of namesake Brig.-Gen. John Hayter
COLUMN: Sidewalk removal puts vehicles before people

COLUMN: Sidewalk removal puts vehicles before people

'Pedestrian safety in Barrie, it would seem, must be sacrificed in the name of SUVs, garbage bins and more housing,' says political columnist
Residents reminded to apply for free digital parking passes

Residents reminded to apply for free digital parking passes

Waterfront hang-tag passes expired at the end of 2023
LETTER: Money for sports field better spent elsewhere

LETTER: Money for sports field better spent elsewhere

'It seems like council has firmly already decided what they will do. That's disappointing,' says letter writer