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World Down Syndrome Day has special meaning for Orillia family

World Down Syndrome Day has special meaning for Orillia family

'It's important ... to recognize everyone is unique and embrace everybody,' says mother; today is World Down Syndrome Day
Dryden 'moving on' from dispute with volunteer firefighters

Dryden 'moving on' from dispute with volunteer firefighters

Council votes against holding public meeting or immediately restarting discussions with protesting volunteer firefighters after they call for Fire Chief Ryan Murrell's removal.
Child care shortage in Timmins most critical for infants

Child care shortage in Timmins most critical for infants

'Some moms call when they’ve only just had their baby, looking ahead to going back to work after 12 months. We don’t even take infants,' says daycare director
Sault judge rules impaired woman used running car as a 'place of refuge'

Sault judge rules impaired woman used running car as a 'place of refuge'

Her charges were dismissed
CO alarm that hadn't been installed found in Barrie home where baby died

CO alarm that hadn't been installed found in Barrie home where baby died

Mother in stable condition; little girl released from hospital
Quidditch: not just for the 'Harry Potter nerds' (8 photos)

Quidditch: not just for the 'Harry Potter nerds' (8 photos)

Guelph hosts Team Canada tryouts for upcoming Quidditch World Cup
North snubbed in Throne Speech says Nipissing MPP

North snubbed in Throne Speech says Nipissing MPP

'The problem with Kathleen Wynne and her government is that they will say and promise anything to stay in power'
Sault denturist brings smiles to the less fortunate (8 photos)

Sault denturist brings smiles to the less fortunate (8 photos)

Tim Berkenbosch loves his work and recently travelled to Jamaica to provide free dentures for those in need
Baby dies in Barrie following carbon-monoxide call

Baby dies in Barrie following carbon-monoxide call

Mother, three-year-old taken to Toronto hospital where their conditions are considered life-threatening
Accident victims steal good Samaritan's car

Accident victims steal good Samaritan's car

While waiting for police, a good Samaritan helped two women by letting them sit in his vehicle