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Possible closure of public health labs 'dangerous': Unions

Possible closure of public health labs 'dangerous': Unions

There is also concern about a years-old proposal to phase out testing of private drinking water systems, such as wells
City facing $2.6M lawsuit following 2022 legionella outbreak

City facing $2.6M lawsuit following 2022 legionella outbreak

Orillia resident Joseph Brabant's 'life expectancy has been significantly reduced as a result of his legionnaires' disease,' lawsuit claims
Oro-Medonte eyeing mediation to solve Barrie boundary battle

Oro-Medonte eyeing mediation to solve Barrie boundary battle

Township official says there's 'merit to considering options' and instilling a 'spirit of co-operation' for all involved; special council meeting was set for this afternoon
One person injured in 5-vehicle pileup in Barrie's west end

One person injured in 5-vehicle pileup in Barrie's west end

'It’s more of an inconvenience for people right now because of the time of day, as it’s going to slow traffic in the area,' says police official
'Whiz bangs' let families know Simcoe Foresters' soldiers were alive

'Whiz bangs' let families know Simcoe Foresters' soldiers were alive

'We know a lot about what happened during the conflicts,' says Huronia Museum curator of battalion that's fought since pre-Confederation
High Lake Simcoe water level has Innisfil 'ready' for flooding

High Lake Simcoe water level has Innisfil 'ready' for flooding

Monitoring of outlets around watershed already shows significantly elevated levels, and more rainfall is in the forecast
Rising to the occasion: Innisfil teen makes, gives out cake kits

Rising to the occasion: Innisfil teen makes, gives out cake kits

Nathan Brennan came up with the idea while attempting to earn the Chief Scout Award, which requires the completion of a community-oriented service project
'A joyous time': Eid Festival to mark end of Ramadan

'A joyous time': Eid Festival to mark end of Ramadan

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at event runs Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at 4073 4th Line in Cookstown
Driver injured after car leaves Hwy. 400, rolls down hill

Driver injured after car leaves Hwy. 400, rolls down hill

Crash happened shortly before 9 a.m. south of Essa Road in Barrie; all lanes have reopened
Sentencing date set for next month in Korzenko crash case

Sentencing date set for next month in Korzenko crash case

Cassie Korzenko pleaded guilty to three counts of impaired driving causing bodily harm following crash in front of Sadlon Arena in December 2022