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  Road rage driver handed conditional sentence

  Nearly a year to the day Joshua Wheatley was caught on camera running a man over in an apparent road rage incident, the 22-year-old has been given a conditional sentence for six months, including partial house arrest with a curfew.

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  Fatal bicycle collision in Caledon

  A cyclist was killed in a crash in Caledon Township.

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  OPP locate knife-wielding man in Alliston

  OPP in Alliston have located an armed man after a search on Tuesday.

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  Orillia man takes home $38K jackpot prize in support of local foundation

  An Orillia man is not just celebrating a personal victory but also a win for the entire community.

• 50/50 raffle supports new Barrie seniors home

  The IOOF Seniors Homes have been a part of the Barrie community for more than 75 years, and it hopes to expand to help care for a growing community.

• Construction job fair connects diverse range of employers with job seekers

  Nearly 20 employers are participating in a construction job fair in Barrie this week, looking for potential hires.

• Search teams recover missing man on Lake St. George

  Search teams have recovered the body of a missing man who disappeared on Friday afternoon while on Lake St. George in Severn Township.

• Is it cold, flu or norovirus? Symptoms explained

  The highly contagious norovirus is spreading across Canada, with some symptoms overlapping with other viruses. CTVNews.ca spoke with a health expert to find out how you can tell you have norovirus, the most common form of stomach flu, and what to do if you have it.

• Ontario's police watchdog continues probe of high-speed pursuit involving fatal crash

  The investigation continues into a collision that killed two grandparents and their infant grandchild during a high-speed police chase on the wrong way of Highway 401 east of Toronto.

• Canadian Armed Forces to conduct military exercise between Toronto, Wasaga Beach this weekend

  Motorists travelling to and from Toronto and Wasaga Beach this weekend should expect to see “increased military traffic” on roads and highways between the two destinations.

• Popular assassin game startles Collingwood residences

  An assassin game turns into a dangerous reality for police who respond to two reports of teens allegedly carrying firearms in broad daylight.

• Barrie library welcomes new support to bridge gaps in the community

  As part of its commitment to serving its community, a library in Downtown Barrie has introduced its first community navigator.

• New report finds slowdown in cottage sales

  A report conducted by Remax is shedding light on a lack of cottage sales this season.

• If you own a business in Midland here is what you need to know

  Midland Town Council investigates the possibility of implementing a vacant building tax for the downtown area, requiring building owners to upkeep their storefronts when they are not in use.