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Court hears how knife pierced victim's aorta as murder trial begins

Court hears how knife pierced victim's aorta as murder trial begins

Rick Patrick, 68, on trial for second-degree murder in the death of Christopher Forrester, who was a tenant at his rental property in Midland
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Flag-raising to mark campaign to end gender-based violence

Flag-raising to mark campaign to end gender-based violence

Wear purple on Nov. 25, which is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
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Donors needed for Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions’ Holiday Program

Donors needed for Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions’ Holiday Program

When you sign-up, you can create customized packages based on wish lists they receive directly from families and youth they work with, or collect the most needed items
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Speed camera up and running near Nantyr Shores school in Innisfil

Speed camera up and running near Nantyr Shores school in Innisfil

Town says camera will be rotated through community safety zones every few months
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Here are some tips to protect against break-and-enters

Here are some tips to protect against break-and-enters

More than 150,000 break-and-enters reported to police every year
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Suspensions handed down following Colts-Wolves altercations

Suspensions handed down following Colts-Wolves altercations

Two Barrie players, one Sudbury player suspended in relation to Nov. 9 incidents
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Expressions of interest open for United Way Home Relief Bank

Expressions of interest open for United Way Home Relief Bank

Expressions will be accepted until Dec. 5; information session scheduled for Nov. 20
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Midland mayor says premier promises relief for 'absurd' OPP costs

Midland mayor says premier promises relief for 'absurd' OPP costs

Frustrated council considered saying no to OPP bill for $1 million, which could mean potential ‘double-digit’ tax increases through 'no fault' of town
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Firefighter, police officer injured while responding to Springwater fire

Firefighter, police officer injured while responding to Springwater fire

Two dogs rescued from Flos Road 4 house fire Tuesday morning; one person suffered smoke inhalation
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New protocol for schools, police shows improved relationship: OPP

New protocol for schools, police shows improved relationship: OPP

Protocol outlines how police forces and school boards across Simcoe County will co-operate in different scenarios that require police involvement
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