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Extortion, harassment case for Barrie cop, ex-NHLer returns next week

Extortion, harassment case for Barrie cop, ex-NHLer returns next week

Barrie police Sgt. Bruce Gardiner scheduled to be back in court April 4 for discovery hearing
Giant Tiger customer data compromised in cyber incident

Giant Tiger customer data compromised in cyber incident

Giant Tiger Stores Ltd. says contact information for some of its customers was compromised in an "incident" linked to a third-party vendor it uses
Town at root of infested ash tree removal in Midland parks

Town at root of infested ash tree removal in Midland parks

In the battle of Midland arborists versus invasive emerald ash borer insect, ash trees get cut down in local parks
Murdoch Mysteries goes musical with a little help from two friends

Murdoch Mysteries goes musical with a little help from two friends

The musical episode 'Why is Everybody Singing?' airs Monday on CBC as part of Murdoch Mysteries' 17th season
Penetanguishene driver faces impaired charges

Penetanguishene driver faces impaired charges

Officer observed motorist making several driving infractions, police say
Woman succumbs to injuries after apartment fire

Woman succumbs to injuries after apartment fire

'It's a tragic circumstance any time someone loses their life in this type of manner,' said Orillia OPP official of 67-year-old woman's death; cause under investigation
Man faces charges after racing to work on Vasey Road: OPP

Man faces charges after racing to work on Vasey Road: OPP

The 32-year-old driver was clocked at 142 km/h in an 80 km/h zone, say police; his vehicle was impounded and he loses his licence for 30 days
Students invited to enter Leacock humorous essay competition

Students invited to enter Leacock humorous essay competition

Winner will receive $1,500; runners-up will get $750
Apartment fire leaves residents from 28 units homeless — for now

Apartment fire leaves residents from 28 units homeless — for now

One person was taken to hospital with 'serious' injuries after fire at Orillia apartment building; Firefighters encountered 'heavy smoke and intense heat'
LETTER: Midland mayor hopes residents take heed of 'junk' column

LETTER: Midland mayor hopes residents take heed of 'junk' column

'If you can afford to have stuff, you can find the money to properly dispose of that stuff when you no longer want it,' Gordon says in response to column about issue of junk found around town