Local News

LETTER: Rapid rehousing project only scratches surface

'Six months is a very short period to help people who have serious health or addiction difficulties,' says letter writer

Apr 18, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

Local students urged to join March for the Earth in Orillia

Group will march from library to city hall on April 22

Apr 18, 2024 8:30 AM Read more >

Win, lose or draw: Oro-Medonte to further break down legal expenses

Executive summary from township's chief financial officer expected later this year, possibly in September

Apr 18, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices

Apr 18, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

PART 2: Is social media the great equalizer or the great menace?

Area politician says some people are 'emboldened by the faceless, anonymous and remote nature of social media'

Apr 17, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

Orillia resident facing drug charges after traffic stop in Midland

Three charged after suspects found to be smoking pot inside vehicle: OPP

Apr 17, 2024 6:30 PM Read more >

Body found in partially submerged canoe in Severn

Man, 40, pronounced dead at scene Wednesday morning

Apr 17, 2024 6:11 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Roots North taking over city this weekend

Festival going all out for 10th anniversary, columnist explains

Apr 17, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Author to share stories of Ukrainian refugees during virtual talk

Creative Aging Books and Ideas presents Marina Sonkina on April 25

Apr 17, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

Possible closure of public health lab in Orillia 'short-sighted and dangerous': opposition parties, unions

There is also concern about a years-old proposal to phase out testing of private drinking water systems, such as wells

Apr 17, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >