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VIDEO: Blue Jays fans everywhere believe this is the year

VIDEO: Blue Jays fans everywhere believe this is the year

World Series or bust: As Jays prepare for home opener tonight, expectations are sky high
Cardwell's hat trick powers Colts into second round

Cardwell's hat trick powers Colts into second round

Barrie winger Ethan Cardwell scored with 9.9 seconds left in Game 6 against Hamilton Bulldogs to seal the series; Colts will now face North Bay Battalion in second round
Uber seeking city's help to roll out services for teen customers

Uber seeking city's help to roll out services for teen customers

Coun. Janet-Lynne Durnford had concerns about the company's 'vague' request; city council directed staff to prepare a report on the matter
Spring-themed arts and crafts show returning to Sadlon Arena

Spring-themed arts and crafts show returning to Sadlon Arena

Spring Arts and Crafts Show taking place April 28-30 will include more than 100 crafters and artisans
Area resident nominated for coveted Canadian Screen Award

Area resident nominated for coveted Canadian Screen Award

'When I received word of the nomination, I was elated, to say the least,' said Richard Racicot up for achievement in art direction/production design award
Crews called to douse massive 10-acre grass fire in Oro-Medonte

Crews called to douse massive 10-acre grass fire in Oro-Medonte

What started as a 'controlled burn' on Monday became unmanageable due to wind conditions and quickly spread to nearby fields
Girls hockey seeks refund from city over 'chaos' of arena closures

Girls hockey seeks refund from city over 'chaos' of arena closures

Orillia Girls Hockey Association lost over $40,000 in revenue amid Rotary Place issues and are disappointed city rejected their request for a refund
Charge in historic area killing reduced to second-degree murder

Charge in historic area killing reduced to second-degree murder

Robert MacQueen originally charged with first-degree murder two years ago in connection with 1994 killing of Katherine Janeiro
Orillia's Colby Barlow tops OHL Coaches Poll in three categories

Orillia's Colby Barlow tops OHL Coaches Poll in three categories

Barlow, the Attack's captain, topped the hardest shot, best shot and most dangerous in the crease categories among all Western Conference skaters in the OHL
Group calls for 'aggressive action' after latest IPCC report

Group calls for 'aggressive action' after latest IPCC report

'Take heed, Canada. Take heed, Ontario. Take heed, Orillia. We are all called upon to act—now,' urges Sustainable Orillia