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BEYOND LOCAL: Why domestic violence victims often feel retraumatized by police

BEYOND LOCAL: Why domestic violence victims often feel retraumatized by police

Once domestic violence victims call police, they sometimes regret they did and feel retraumatized by investigators
Rapid testing at Orillia hospital allows more ‘reactive’ response to COVID

Rapid testing at Orillia hospital allows more ‘reactive’ response to COVID

Orillia hospital first in Simcoe County selected as part of provincial pilot project to roll out rapid tests
OSPCA backs proposed bill banning 'painful' declawing of cats

OSPCA backs proposed bill banning 'painful' declawing of cats

Teddy's law proposes an end to declawing except where a veterinarian deems it necessary for the animal's health
Province announces funding to help 'vulnerable citizens' in Simcoe County

Province announces funding to help 'vulnerable citizens' in Simcoe County

The funding is part of the government’s $510 million investment through the Social Services Relief Fund to help protect the health and safety of vulnerable people across the province
Grassroots initiative delivers Christmas packages to 40 families

Grassroots initiative delivers Christmas packages to 40 families

The Collingwood friends received cash and in-kind donations from friends, family, individuals and businesses to help low-income families during the holidays
Homeless in Collingwood: mother and two daughters reunited in a place of their own

Homeless in Collingwood: mother and two daughters reunited in a place of their own

'What I want most is to have a nice place to live, to have pets, to cook dinners together and to do normal family things'
Health unit declares COVID outbreak at Raglan Village, one resident tested positive

Health unit declares COVID outbreak at Raglan Village, one resident tested positive

According to a Raglan Village official, the resident is asymptomatic and all others have tested negative
Ontario confirms 1,677 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 1,677 new COVID cases today

The province has also reported 16 deaths and 77 new hospitalizations today
WORLD: Tipping point? Experts say the Paris agreement changed the climate on climate

WORLD: Tipping point? Experts say the Paris agreement changed the climate on climate

Progress on the treaty's promises has been spotty, experts report