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  Cottage country digging out after massive snowfall but challenges persist

  It’s been nearly a week of heavy lifting in Muskoka as residents and crews tackle the aftermath of a massive snowstorm that dumped more than 140 centimetres of snow on the region.

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  Driver faces charge and $250 fine after colliding with OPP vehicle

  A motorist faces a careless driving charge and $250 fine after a collision involving an OPP vehicle in Caledon.

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  Barrie mayor applauds Ford's pledge to help deal with homeless encampments in public spaces

  Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall is applauding Ontario Premier Doug Ford for his pledge to back municipalities dealing with homeless encampments in public spaces.

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  Crews attend 2 separate tractor-trailer collisions on Hwy 11

  Heavy tow equipment was called to two separate collisions involving tractor-trailers Wednesday evening along Highway 11 as snow squalls picked up through the area making driving conditions messy.

• Barrie launches concierge programs to boost housing and jobs

  The City of Barrie introduced new programs to help developers add new housing and businesses create job opportunities.

• Preliminary hearing begins for man accused in Orillia murder case

  Brian Lancaster sat in the prisoner’s box inside a Barrie courtroom on Thursday for the start of his preliminary hearing - the details of which are protected by a publication ban.

• Two-vehicle crash causes lengthy closure along Highway 9 in Caledon

  One person was taken to the hospital following a collision on Highway 9 in Caledon.

• Georgian College faces job cuts, dwindling enrolment amid international student cap

  Growing deficits, layoffs and far fewer enrolment numbers are forcing colleges and universities across the province to make tough decisions in the wake of Ottawa's cap on international students.

• 17-year-olds arrested with loaded gun, drugs in Barrie, police say

  Police in Barrie say two teens were arrested for having a loaded gun and drugs in their possession.

• Local food bank resources stretched as demand soars

  New reports from this past week suggest that food prices in Canada are set to increase by up to five per cent in the new year, and that nearly half the food banks across the province have been forced to reduce the services they provide.

• 'Don't be that driver,' Motorists reminded to clear snow and ice off vehicles

  Provincial police remind motorists to completely clear vehicles of snow and ice before hitting the road.

• Barrie man couldn't believe his luck after winning big with Lotto Max

  A Barrie man is celebrating his first big win with Lotto Max, even if it took him a minute to realize his good fortune.

• Shots fired at home in Georgina

  Police search for SUV connected to drive-by shooting in Georgina.

• Winter travel advisory issued as Muskoka braces for more snow

  Muskoka is in for more snow after a major dumping over the weekend that caused power outages, downed trees and road closures.