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'Vibrant spirit' of young Penetang man killed in car crash remembered

'Vibrant spirit' of young Penetang man killed in car crash remembered

'No parent should have to bury their child or sit crying for hours wondering what were his last words, his last actions, his last thoughts,' says aunt
Orillians urged to join Take Back the Night protest march May 16

Orillians urged to join Take Back the Night protest march May 16

'Let’s raise our voices and march together ... for the victims of femicide and the courageous survivors or domestic abuse,' urges Green Haven Shelter for Women official
Community Builders Awards: This year’s Health Care award winner continues to prove dedication to mental health advocacy

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Health Care award winner continues to prove dedication to mental health advocacy

The CMHA Simcoe County provides essential support for the community
Pedestrian injured after hit-and-run collision; police seek witnesses

Pedestrian injured after hit-and-run collision; police seek witnesses

Following an interaction between a driver of a two-door silver sports sedan and a pedestrian, the vehicle circled back and struck the pedestrian, say police
City holding open house to mark National Public Works Week

City holding open house to mark National Public Works Week

Event taking place May 25 at Municipal Operations Centre will be the kick-off event for the city's name the plow contest
LETTER: Carbon tax is hiking costs while emissions climb

LETTER: Carbon tax is hiking costs while emissions climb

Canadians don't like being charged more for everything, particularly with a tax is not doing what it was supposed to do, laments letter writer
The last doctor: Assisted dying pioneer tells her patients’ stories

The last doctor: Assisted dying pioneer tells her patients’ stories

A family physician for 50 years, Dr. Jean Marmoreo believes in ‘cradle-to-grave care,’ and always wanted to be able to end her patients’ suffering on their own terms
Residents encouraged to take part in city's first Garage Sale Day

Residents encouraged to take part in city's first Garage Sale Day

Participants have option of donating some proceeds from June 15 event to city's affordable housing reserve
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Hundreds hit the trails to raise money for Orillia's Hike for Hospice

Hundreds hit the trails to raise money for Orillia's Hike for Hospice

Event attracted 300 participants to Tudhope Park, raising $67,000; mayor says he was 'blown away' by compassion shown at Mariposa House Hospice