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Man, 49, killed after exiting his vehicle during Highway 11 pileup: OPP

Police have revealed a 49-year-old man killed in a massive pileup on Highway 11 in Orillia, Ont. on Friday had stepped out of his vehicle during a blinding snowstorm.

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School bus cancellations due to snow squalls

Up to 50 cm of snow possible for Barrie

Orillia to discuss approval of speed camera locations

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Ontario Green Party leader brings campaign to Muskoka

Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner made a stop in Muskoka on Tuesday, campaigning alongside a local candidate in Bracebridge.

By Kim PhillipsFebruary 04, 2025 at 1:40PM EST

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Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie launches campaign in Barrie with focus on health care

Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie kicked off her campaign on Wednesday in Barrie, pledging to focus on health care, and more specifically, ensuring residents have access to a family doctor.

By Kim PhillipsJanuary 29, 2025 at 12:28PM EST

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Local Liberal candidate pushes to make health care ‘a priority’

Rose Zacharias officially launched her campaign Saturday evening as the Ontario Liberal candidate for Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte.

By Mike LangFebruary 02, 2025 at 4:07PM EST

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