1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1060+ words) Barrie Fire Chief Kevin White was just a few years into his career when Al‑Qaeda terrorists hijacked four planes on Sept. 11, 2001, two of which were flown into the World Trade Center, but it was the profession’s deep sense of…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (751+ words) For Mike Ingrosso, running a restaurant in Newmarket is a passion and a way to keep himself occupied. The owner of the upscale Italian Ristorante Orsini has run restaurants over many decades across York Region and beyond. Ingrosso said that…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (300+ words) Two suspended Southern Georgian Bay OPP officers facing sexual assault and breach of trust charges had their first court appearances Thursday, with both cases adjourned until Dec. 3. Neither Const. Zahid Javed nor Sgt. Blake Hamilton appeared personally in the Ontario…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (825+ words) A group of nine local children recently got the chance to step up to the plate, learn new skills, and experience baseball in an environment designed to ensure everyone could take part. Deanna Buchmayer, a Community and Family Coordinator with…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (261+ words) More than 4,500 staff members will also return to schools and worksites across Simcoe County and Muskoka, preparing to support student success in classrooms, offices and learning environments throughout the Board. “This is one of my favourite times of the year,…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (487+ words) Alexis Renée said her instincts kicked in when she saw a bunch of children go by on electric scooters not wearing helmets. She said the riders were all over the place — she saw them going through stop signs, and in…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (96+ words) OrilliaMatters.com Among the tips include choosing a generic or indoor background and to hide location details, such as school names, street signs, house numbers, bus stops and location tags. They also say to avoid sharing personal details, such as…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1124+ words) As Muskoka prepares to change how it plans for flood risk, residents, the District Municipality of Muskoka and watershed advocates agree the region faces a serious flooding problem — but they don’t agree on what should be done about it. Stop…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (500+ words) Joe Cinnani is a familiar face around the Fort Willow and Tiffin Conservation Areas. You will often see his archaeological display board, showcasing pottery fragments, tools and other artifacts that offer a glimpse into how people lived in the area…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (169+ words) OrilliaMatters.com Swing bridge to bear memorial signs for fallen OPP officer Provincial Const. Hovingh, aged 52, was tragically shot while responding to a call near Gore Bay on Manitoulin Island. He died on Nov. 19, 2020. He was survived by his wife…...