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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Doug Ford's war on education workers

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Doug Ford's war on education workers

Episode 23 of the podcast: Ontario has ordered CUPE education workers back on the job, with threats of hefty fines if they don't comply. The union vows to strike anyway. Buckle up for a long, nasty fight
Orillia lottery winners spread wealth around community

Orillia lottery winners spread wealth around community

'Not many people win a million bucks and have the core goal of spending it on others and improving this community,' says Sharing Place executive director
Wanted man from Tiny Township arrested

Wanted man from Tiny Township arrested

Man arrested Thursday afternoon by Orillia OPP
Lt. Gov. warns area citizens not to take democracy 'for granted'

Lt. Gov. warns area citizens not to take democracy 'for granted'

'It’s clear that democracies in the world are very fragile ... we need to be very vigilant,' says Ontario Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell during visit to area
Waypoint virtual course gives first-aid tips for mental health

Waypoint virtual course gives first-aid tips for mental health

Participants will learn six-step action plan to help loved ones, colleagues, friends and neighbours cope with mental health or substance-use issues
Lakehead holding open house for prospective students

Lakehead holding open house for prospective students

Visitors to Saturday's event can learn about university experience, bursary opportunities
Armed kidnapping sparked heavy police presence in Barrie

Armed kidnapping sparked heavy police presence in Barrie

Incident began in Vaughan when suspects kidnapped a woman and then later held her at a residence in Barrie; Pair of suspects face multiple charges
New community outreach worker vows to make a difference downtown

New community outreach worker vows to make a difference downtown

'I think this role is really helpful, in that it can help connect those people to the services' they need, say Eden Schwartz, who works out of the Orillia Public Library
Wasaga Beach man dies after crashing into hydro pole

Wasaga Beach man dies after crashing into hydro pole

A 68-year-old man was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police say