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Where to keep cool during this week’s ‘extreme’ heat

The City of Orillia announced on Sunday that they are opening several cooling centres for public use early this week during the forecasted extreme heat conditions.

Man charged for smashing store and car windows: Barrie police

Police in Barrie arrested a male suspect who allegedly caused widespread property damage along Dunlop Street early Saturday morning.

Police search for missing teen

Provincial police are appealing to the public in their search for a teen in the Orillia area after he was reported missing this weekend.

Impaired GTA driver on Highway 11 charged after traffic complaint: OPP

A driver from the Greater Toronto Area was charged after allegedly driving while impaired on Highway 11 in Oro-Medonte early Sunday morning.

Man facing sexual assault charges, police appealing to other potential victims

Provincial police reported on Saturday that they arrested a male suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a youth at an Orillia, Ont. business last weekend.

50 charges laid in widespread commercial vehicle enforcement campaign

Numerous violations were issued after several police services led a campaign to enforce commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety this week in the northwestern outskirts of the Greater Toronto Area.

Heat warning in effect as ‘dangerous heat’ set to begin

After Friday marked the first official day of summer, Saturday brought thunderstorms, and Sunday is expected to mark the first of several ‘extreme’ heat days across Central Ontario.

Armed robbery at jewellery store under investigation: OPP

Provincial police are investigating an alleged armed robbery at a jewellery store in Collingwood Friday evening.

Teen hospitalized after scooter crash

A 14-year-old scooter driver was airlifted to hospital after police say he was hit by another vehicle near the northwest boundary of Barrie Friday night.

Beaver dam collapse forces emergency closure on Muskoka roads

A beaver dam collapse triggered an emergency road closure in the Township of Muskoka Lakes, leaving parts of Brackenrig Road and Dawson Road closed to drivers.

Youth allegedly struck by vehicle, 76-year-old driver charged

A youth was struck by a vehicle in Thornburry Monday afternoon.

OSMH board faces backlash after removing city and legion seats

An online petition has been launched after Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital voted to remove two long-standing positions from its board of directors, the city’s representative and the local legion branch.

First day of summer brings sobering reminder for boaters

The first official day of summer means boating season is well underway and York Regional Police (YRP) and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) are doing their part in reminding the public to not drink and drive, including on the water.

16 new long-term care beds open at Georgian Manor in Penetanguishene

Sixteen new long-term beds are now open at Georgian Manor Home for the Aged in Penetanguishene, expanding the facility’s capacity to 162 beds.

Heatwave on the way for official start of summer, and experts say the heat is here to stay

The official start of summer will bring a a brief but potent heat wave.