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Good morning, Innisfil!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Workers warn of dangers if six Public Health Ontario labs close

Workers warn of dangers if six Public Health Ontario labs close

Sites in Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, Orillia, Hamilton, Kingston and Peterborough could be shuttered
COLUMN: Absence of porcupines is a bit of prickly issue

COLUMN: Absence of porcupines is a bit of prickly issue

At one time, seeing a porcupine on a woodland walk was commonplace; outdoors columnist explains why that is no longer the case in our region
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