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Front Street Japanese grill bringing a 'new culture' to Orillia

Front Street Japanese grill bringing a 'new culture' to Orillia

'We knew that we had to adapt and transition. The Japanese barbecue is really attractive to a lot of the younger people,' says employee
Province's top grad students bring big ideas to Orillia for 3-minute thesis challenge

Province's top grad students bring big ideas to Orillia for 3-minute thesis challenge

'I think the key to this competition is that they are presenting their research in a way that is accessible to all people,' says Lakehead official
Man, three youths arrested after carjacking of limousine: OPP

Man, three youths arrested after carjacking of limousine: OPP

Police say 'clients' stole limo, left driver on the side of the road at 2:30 a.m.; victim suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital, police say
International company expands Orillia operations, adds third shift

International company expands Orillia operations, adds third shift

Thermon Group Holdings 'has invested heavily into a newly launched medium-voltage element manufacturing line in the Orillia facility'
Fogarty Flames slay Knights at field lacrosse tourney (8 photos)

Fogarty Flames slay Knights at field lacrosse tourney (8 photos)

Patrick Fogarty defeated Barrie rivals 11-3, during match at J.C. Massie Field at Georgian College
BEHIND THE SCENES: Local woman died as she lived: amid friends

BEHIND THE SCENES: Local woman died as she lived: amid friends

Reporter Erika Engel takes readers behind the scenes of the poignant story of a 67-year-old woman who chose medical assistance in dying
Beauty, body art businesses must inform health unit about changes

Beauty, body art businesses must inform health unit about changes

'Business owners and operators are responsible for making sure they are in compliance with Ontario’s Personal Service Setting Regulation,' says health unit
Oro-Medonte man charged in huge online child-exploitation investigation

Oro-Medonte man charged in huge online child-exploitation investigation

64 people were charged during Project Aquatic
Community Builders Awards: This year’s Sports and Recreation award winner has left a lasting impact on Orillia’s soccer community

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Sports and Recreation award winner has left a lasting impact on Orillia’s soccer community

Isobel Hill has dedicated decades to supporting youth in the sport
Family serves up first-hand account of McHappy Day's importance

Family serves up first-hand account of McHappy Day's importance

'It was a huge relief, (not just) financially but also for the amount of support they provided,' says mom who spent 20 days living at Ronald McDonald House