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Want some politics with those eggs? Mayor's breakfast on the menu

Want some politics with those eggs? Mayor's breakfast on the menu

Orillia District Chamber of Commerce hosting Mayor's Breakfast March 21; mayor to give 'business-focused update' from city hall
Retiring judge takes jab at Doug Ford's 'like-minded' remark

Retiring judge takes jab at Doug Ford's 'like-minded' remark

Justice David Doherty said judges should be 'like-minded' in striving to meet the public's expectations of justice — not in allegiance with political leaders
Charity Ski Day raises over $7,400 to aid cancer care at OSMH

Charity Ski Day raises over $7,400 to aid cancer care at OSMH

'The people who showed up were happy to support the cause with a lot of smiling faces,' says Subaru of Orillia general manager of annual fundraiser
E-bikes on Oro-Medonte trails 'makes perfect sense,' says mayor

E-bikes on Oro-Medonte trails 'makes perfect sense,' says mayor

E-bikes growing in popularity, partially due to enhanced accessibility; 'e-bikes absolutely make cycling more inclusive,' says local store owner
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Very rewarding': Therapy dog graduation is a tail for the ages

'Very rewarding': Therapy dog graduation is a tail for the ages

'The residents’ faces just light up when they see him,' said owner of Fitz, who is always a big hit at the retirement home
COLUMN: Unique event dancing on to Opera House stage next week

COLUMN: Unique event dancing on to Opera House stage next week

'This is a very moving, very special 60-minute show, created and executed by amazingly talented professional,' says official of event, among many on tap, says columnist
'Disturbing': Fraudsters spoof area man's cellphone, steal $15K

'Disturbing': Fraudsters spoof area man's cellphone, steal $15K

'This money is probably gone and never to be seen again,' says police official following incident on Tuesday
Oro-Medonte traffic stop leads to drug charges for teens, adult

Oro-Medonte traffic stop leads to drug charges for teens, adult

Fentanyl, cocaine seized during traffic stop Monday on Highway 11, say OPP
Seven candidates vying to become Midland's next councillor

Seven candidates vying to become Midland's next councillor

Former council members, new faces hope to fill the void created by former Deputy Mayor Jack Contin's death last fall