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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Christmas miracle: Pop-up holiday shop returning to Orillia

Christmas miracle: Pop-up holiday shop returning to Orillia

Shenanigans Gifts and Crafts finds new home in Laclie Street Plaza thanks to generosity of Happy at Home owner
Hydro One warns of potential weekend power outages

Hydro One warns of potential weekend power outages

Power outages are possible in northern, central and southern Ontario due to damaging winds or freezing rain that are expected to pass through different regions tomorrow
LETTER: Province using clause to 'wipe away rights' of workers

LETTER: Province using clause to 'wipe away rights' of workers

Notwithstanding clause 'was never intended to be used in a labour dispute,' says letter writer
Ontario proposes to cut Greenbelt for homes, add land elsewhere

Ontario proposes to cut Greenbelt for homes, add land elsewhere

The goal is to build at least 50,000 homes on those lands as part of the government's target of building 1.5 million homes in 10 years
Off-duty York officer found guilty of fleeing serious collision

Off-duty York officer found guilty of fleeing serious collision

Officer has been suspended with pay since his arrest in 2019 and may be subject to additional charges under Police Services Act
CUPE strike: Public board to keep all schools closed next week

CUPE strike: Public board to keep all schools closed next week

Students will receive assigned coursework through the virtual learning platform established by their teacher; schools would reopen if labour disruption is resolved
'It's shameful': Local education workers picket Dunlop's office

'It's shameful': Local education workers picket Dunlop's office

'We are living in basically poverty. I've had to go to the food bank on several occasions ... this is just unacceptable,' said local educational assistant on picket line in Orillia
Wind gusts of 90 km/h possible Saturday

Wind gusts of 90 km/h possible Saturday

Conditions should improve by Sunday morning, says Environment Canada
Twin Lakes cross-country runners off to OFSAA (5 photos)

Twin Lakes cross-country runners off to OFSAA (5 photos)

Eight of 12 runners secure spot in provincial championship slated for this weekend in Uxbridge