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Short-term rental industry in TBM: from conflict to cooperation

Short-term rental industry in TBM: from conflict to cooperation

Licensed STA operators have made significant efforts to work with the town to regulate the industry and comply with local bylaws
'Cheap shot': Orillia bylaw prohibits tents and shelters on city land

'Cheap shot': Orillia bylaw prohibits tents and shelters on city land

'It's not intended for proactive enforcement. We're not going out ripping down tents and stuff,' said Mayor Don McIsaac of new approach
County of Simcoe unveils new websites

County of Simcoe unveils new websites

Sites will 'help highlight all the many benefits of our region to residents, visitors, business owners and potential investors,' says warden
Parents protest at Essa facility after learning sex offender lives on site

Parents protest at Essa facility after learning sex offender lives on site

OPP issued 'community safety advisory' Monday because they say Lauriston Maloney has 'regular access' to Beating the Odds IBI and Child Development Services
Collingwood drag performers flying high on hometown Pride

Collingwood drag performers flying high on hometown Pride

Taking the stage in Collingwood this weekend, Christopher Cummings and Daphne Greed, were inspired by the sense of community and the welcome they received
OLG makes $273K payment to Town of Wasaga Beach

OLG makes $273K payment to Town of Wasaga Beach

Town has received more than $711K since Playtime Casino opened in November 2022
Collingwood lifts development moratorium

Collingwood lifts development moratorium

While the town is still keeping a close eye on a limited water supply, a new permanent system has replaced the temporary control bylaw first passed in April, 2021
Officer stops trio of drivers in 4-hour stretch for stunt driving

Officer stops trio of drivers in 4-hour stretch for stunt driving

Barrie teen among those charged after being clocked at 188 km/h on Fairgrounds Road between Wasaga Beach and Collingwood
TBM Fire Dept. announces $6K in fines issued to homeowner

TBM Fire Dept. announces $6K in fines issued to homeowner

The charges date back to a Christmas time call and were just upheld in a provincial court; department reminds all residents to have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
COLUMN: Grief weighs heavy on local Indigenous community

COLUMN: Grief weighs heavy on local Indigenous community

Headline-grabbing debacle in Winnipeg resonates locally with a people who have lost loved ones, childhoods, culture, languages, dignity and well-being