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Near zero visibility possible due to heavy, blowing snow tonight

Near zero visibility possible due to heavy, blowing snow tonight

Snow squalls are expected to continue into Tuesday morning
'Pivotal role': Scope of care for nurse practitioner expands as profession grows

'Pivotal role': Scope of care for nurse practitioner expands as profession grows

'I’ve always worked in primary health care. We do a lot of the same thing as doctors would do,' says local nurse practitioner Wendy McCrady
CLOSER LOOK: After tragic death, should rules be tightened for elderly drivers?

CLOSER LOOK: After tragic death, should rules be tightened for elderly drivers?

In this new feature, Village Media journalists dig into an important story making headlines around the province. Tonight: the family of a Guelph woman run over by a 95-year-old driver is demanding action
Threshold for collision reporting raised to $5,000, police say

Threshold for collision reporting raised to $5,000, police say

As of Jan. 1, Ontario introduced changes to reporting rules, impacting how drivers must respond to crashes
Municipality near North Bay looks to pave the way for 'tiny homes'

Municipality near North Bay looks to pave the way for 'tiny homes'

'Lots of places are still looking for employees, and you can’t attract employees without them having a place to live,' says township official
Tall Ships event planned for Midland encounters rough seas

Tall Ships event planned for Midland encounters rough seas

‘It may be smaller … or we are hopefully successful in other funding sources,' mayor says of loss of provincial grant for popular August waterfront festival
OPP uses online app to locate duo lost in Copeland Forest

OPP uses online app to locate duo lost in Copeland Forest

By using what3words, first-responders were able to locate missing duo in Oro-Medonte woods, says Orillia OPP
PCs unveil 'ambitious' new plan to solve doctor shortage by 2029

PCs unveil 'ambitious' new plan to solve doctor shortage by 2029

Just before election where Ontario's family doctor shortage is likely to be major issue, PCs announced plan they say would fix it
Next RVH 50/50 draw setting up to become largest jackpot yet

Next RVH 50/50 draw setting up to become largest jackpot yet

Jackpot prize now over $620,000 and growing; grand prize draw takes place Jan. 30
HART Hub coming to Barrie will be 'game changer,' says mayor

HART Hub coming to Barrie will be 'game changer,' says mayor

Province says 18 locations announced today were chosen following provincewide call for proposals; goal is to have them operational by April 1