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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
Crash leads to impaired driving charges for local man: OPP

Crash leads to impaired driving charges for local man: OPP

The 75-year-old driver was charged after police found truck, with an unsealed container of liquor, in a ditch
Area library accused of 'censorship' after axing film screening

Area library accused of 'censorship' after axing film screening

While Jewish Bradford Association claims showing 200 Meters would ‘promote anti-Semitic sentiments,’ Simcoe County 4 Palestine calls cancellation ‘an act of anti-Palestinian racism’
Fire at Barrie homeless encampment shut down Bayfield St. today

Fire at Barrie homeless encampment shut down Bayfield St. today

'Two or three tents were on fire and the crews put them out,' says deputy fire chief