Skip to content

Local News

Region 'not out of the woods' for coronavirus: Official

Region 'not out of the woods' for coronavirus: Official

'Our hospital is well prepared,' said OSMH official, noting SARS outbreak 17 years ago helped prepare health-care professionals for such crises
Read more >
Lakers find silver lining in comeback win over South Muskoka

Lakers find silver lining in comeback win over South Muskoka

Junior girls captured silver medal at Gold Medal Tournament in London; 19th seeded Orillia upset eighth-seeded squad from Hamilton in pool play
Read more >
Ramara Township man faces child pornography charges

Ramara Township man faces child pornography charges

Ontario Provincial Police charged the 25-year-old after receiving information from an outside agency
Read more >
Arrest made in Hillsdale corner store armed robbery

Arrest made in Hillsdale corner store armed robbery

Police say that the 26-year-old from Oro-Medonte pulled out a knife and demanded cash before taking off
Read more >
Sparrow Lake Cup vintage snowmobile race revving up

Sparrow Lake Cup vintage snowmobile race revving up

Second annual race, featuring 'spectacular speeds and excitement' will be held Feb. 1-2 at Bayview Wildwood Resort
Read more >
Police seek assistance locating missing Penetanguishene woman

Police seek assistance locating missing Penetanguishene woman

Katlyn Campbell was last seen January 22 in Midland
Read more >
OSMH ‘running on the edge’ to deal with overcrowding: Official

OSMH ‘running on the edge’ to deal with overcrowding: Official

Hospital overcrowding is a critical issue locally; 'About 25 per cent of our beds are taken by people who could be treated elsewhere,' says official
Read more >
Local teen will share his 'incredible' battle against cancer

Local teen will share his 'incredible' battle against cancer

Lucas Barcelos was diagnosed with rare form of cancer when he was 15; He and his mom and pediatrician will talk about his journey at free speaker series event
Read more >
Perfect Lakers use OT to roar past Thunder for gold medal

Perfect Lakers use OT to roar past Thunder for gold medal

Northern Slimery U12 girls compiled perfect 4-0 record at Barrie Royals Winter Classic Tournament
Read more >
Winter Games committee finds new venues after rec centre delay

Winter Games committee finds new venues after rec centre delay

Competition in three sports originally scheduled for new rec centre will take place in Barrie, Bracebridge, Rama
Read more >