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'It's driving us mad': Autistic man desperately hunts for housing

'It's driving us mad': Autistic man desperately hunts for housing

Robert Orr-Duncan and his mother among those evicted from Barrie hotel; Salvation Army says it has made progress in finding temporary accommodations
Rollover leads to impaired driving charge for Innisfil man

Rollover leads to impaired driving charge for Innisfil man

Police say two drivers charged with impaired operation of a vehicle in separate incidents over the last few days
Nine Mile Portage sign could land back near Barrie waterfront

Nine Mile Portage sign could land back near Barrie waterfront

'A sign of this historical significance needs to be planted back in the ground at Memorial Square,' says amateur city historian
New Southlake president, CEO 'humbled' to return to area

New Southlake president, CEO 'humbled' to return to area

Dr. Paul Woods, who grew up in Newmarket, is an integrated care expert and executive with more than 25 years of experience throughout Canada and the U.S., and as a flight surgeon with the Canadian Armed Forces
Lakehead research highlights importance of Lake Simcoe wetlands

Lakehead research highlights importance of Lake Simcoe wetlands

Wetlands in Lake Simcoe watershed 50 per cent more effective than other wetland ecosystems when it comes to storing carbon
Good morning, Innisfil!

Good morning, Innisfil!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Spotting early signs of dementia can make all the difference

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Spotting early signs of dementia can make all the difference

This week on the podcast: By 2030, an estimated 1-million Canadians will suffer from dementia. Research suggests that promptly identifying certain behavioural changes — including apathy, lack of impulse control and social inappropriateness — can help delay the disease's progression
York Region woman found guilty of murder, arson

York Region woman found guilty of murder, arson

Melissa Galea, 41, found guilty of first degree murder and arson in the death of Troy Stephen Oakley
'Surreal': Local student aims to hit the bull's-eye at worlds

'Surreal': Local student aims to hit the bull's-eye at worlds

'I was really surprised because I did not think I was going to do as well as I did,' says 13-year-old who is Canada's top-ranked dart player in his age group
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka nets $37K on GivingTuesday

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka nets $37K on GivingTuesday

'These donations are critical to supporting the vital programs and services the Y offers,' says chief executive officer