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Trio charged in Morrisseau art-fraud case return to court in June

Trio charged in Morrisseau art-fraud case return to court in June

Three men accused of making and selling fake paintings by renowned Ontario First Nations artist Norval Morrisseau
For those with cancer, Journey of Hope offers light in the darkness

For those with cancer, Journey of Hope offers light in the darkness

Led by breast-cancer survivor Lesley Tripp, peer-support group allows participants to explore their journeys while battling the 'Big C" at the Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre
Midland council cycling through options over bike-lane report

Midland council cycling through options over bike-lane report

'Any resident of Midland can tell you that Yonge Street is first and foremost a place where people come together and live; not a conveyance for cars and trucks,' resident says
LETTER: Carbon tax protesters being fed 'misinformation'

LETTER: Carbon tax protesters being fed 'misinformation'

'We all have to fight climate change while there is, hopefully, still time,' says letter writer
Pre-trial continues for abducted woman Elnaz Hajtamiri's ex-boyfriend

Pre-trial continues for abducted woman Elnaz Hajtamiri's ex-boyfriend

Hajtamiri was abducted from a Wasaga Beach home on Jan. 12, 2022, and she hasn't been seen or heard from since, her ex-boyfriend has been charged with first-degree murder
County of Simcoe saluting its volunteer brigade this week

County of Simcoe saluting its volunteer brigade this week

'We are forever grateful to those who chose to step forward to provide support for individuals and organizations in need,' says warden
Kits available in Midland to aid in search if kids go missing

Kits available in Midland to aid in search if kids go missing

MASONICh.I.P. kits will be available for free during Midland Spring Home Show on April 19 and 20
BEYOND LOCAL: Strawberries in space: North Vancouver firm wins $380,000 with out-of-this-world menu

BEYOND LOCAL: Strawberries in space: North Vancouver firm wins $380,000 with out-of-this-world menu

A joint statement from the Canadian Space Agency and NASA said the company's CANGrow system has the potential to sustain astronauts during long-duration missions into space, while also addressing food security in isolated communities on Earth
One person suffers 'serious' injuries in Ramara shooting: OPP

One person suffers 'serious' injuries in Ramara shooting: OPP

Orillia OPP responded to Fish Sideroad area, near Airport Road, shortly before 5 a.m. this morning; police say there's 'no threat to public safety'
COLUMN: Legality of liquor was battle between Wets and Drys

COLUMN: Legality of liquor was battle between Wets and Drys

While the Ontario government outlawed alcohol for more than 10 years, from 1916 to 1927, Orillia's ban lasted from 1908 to 1961