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Orillia teen driver hits light pole after doing donuts near OSS

Orillia teen driver hits light pole after doing donuts near OSS

Pedestrians were in area at the time; the16-year-old was charged with careless driving, police say
Gerry Dee stuck in Hwy. 400 crash; Orillia Opera House show postponed

Gerry Dee stuck in Hwy. 400 crash; Orillia Opera House show postponed

'People were just hanging out, chatting and having a few laughs anyway,' said patron after Friday night show was unexpectedly postponed
EMS searching for missing person on Lake St. George

EMS searching for missing person on Lake St. George

OPP asking people to assist by checking their properties
Crash closes Highway 400 in both directions near Cookstown

Crash closes Highway 400 in both directions near Cookstown

Emergency crews responded to the incident, which occurred between county roads 88 and 89, Friday evening
'It gets in your blood': Rama Fire's Elmer Tryon retiring after 47 years

'It gets in your blood': Rama Fire's Elmer Tryon retiring after 47 years

'He was always my hero ... I always wanted to follow in his footsteps,' said daughter who, with her two brothers, followed her dad into firefighting
Maple syrup festival in Elmvale promises a sweet time Saturday

Maple syrup festival in Elmvale promises a sweet time Saturday

'Growing up in Elmvale, the festival signalled the beginning of spring while celebrating the maple syrup producers and local creators,' says local councillor
Midland CAO named in lawsuit linked to past job at other municipality

Midland CAO named in lawsuit linked to past job at other municipality

Lawsuit by former treasurer states 'Bunn and the township engaged in outrageous or flagrant conduct calculated to cause harm, which resulted in a visible and provable illness'
Suspect sought in two break-ins in Gravenhurst

Suspect sought in two break-ins in Gravenhurst

Police say suspect broke into two businesses — one of which was undergoing renovations — on April 18
Conference in Orillia to focus on hospice and palliative care

Conference in Orillia to focus on hospice and palliative care

Theme of May 28 conference is Providing Palliative Care in a Diverse World
Georgian College hands out Awards of Distinction to alumni, partners

Georgian College hands out Awards of Distinction to alumni, partners

Recipients recognized for 'outstanding achievements and impressive contributions'