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OPP searching for vehicle in Hwy. 400 fail-to-remain crash

OPP searching for vehicle in Hwy. 400 fail-to-remain crash

Police say black car would have sustained significant damage to the front and rear left corner after hitting guard rail near Highway 11 split
COLUMN: 'Strong mayors' legislation an unneeded flex

COLUMN: 'Strong mayors' legislation an unneeded flex

Mayors receiving new powers should instead learn how to build consensus, not be given ability to veto council decisions, writes city hall reporter Bob Bruton
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Future of Oro Moraine hangs in the balance, says naturalist

Future of Oro Moraine hangs in the balance, says naturalist

'If we lose it, it will not come back,' says Bob Bowles; Oro Moraine about 35,000 acres in size, extending 21 kilometres from Orillia west to Highway 400 past Craighurst
COLUMN: Holiday food can be both delicious and healthy

COLUMN: Holiday food can be both delicious and healthy

Local dietitian offers tips to 'tweak' meals in a healthy way
LETTER: Gravenhurst should follow Orillia's lead on Bill 23

LETTER: Gravenhurst should follow Orillia's lead on Bill 23

After Orillia city council spoke out against legislation, Gravenhurst resident hopes town will do the same
Local hikers enjoy trek through Copeland Forest (4 photos)

Local hikers enjoy trek through Copeland Forest (4 photos)

Members of the Orillia and Barrie arms of the Ganaraska Hiking Club enjoyed traipsing through the woods before the snow arrived
Local man died in head-on crash on Highway 401

Local man died in head-on crash on Highway 401

'This is an absolutely tragic situation,' OPP say
Province reaches tentative deal with Ontario Council of Educational Workers

Province reaches tentative deal with Ontario Council of Educational Workers

Tentative deal will go to OCEW members for ratification in coming weeks
Local man facing charges after speeding, fleeing from police

Local man facing charges after speeding, fleeing from police

32-year-old was allegedly driving more than 40 km over the speed limit and fled the police before they completed the traffic stop