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'Nightmare' near Elgin Bay leaves residents, neighbours fuming

'Nightmare' near Elgin Bay leaves residents, neighbours fuming

'What is the impasse?' asks frustrated resident; Mayor Clarke says city is in legal negotiations with the project's contractor and is hoping for answers Aug. 12
Local singer to compete in CNE's Rising Star talent competition

Local singer to compete in CNE's Rising Star talent competition

'It's nerve-wracking, but it's also going to be an experience,' said 11-year-old Ruby Manias, who will sing in this year's Rising Star competition at the CNE
Library's teddy bear picnic draws a crowd (4 photos)

Library's teddy bear picnic draws a crowd (4 photos)

'We just think that anything that can get families out and spending time reading together is good and worth the time,' says Orillia Public Library official
Ukrainian kids relish Canadian experience at area camp

Ukrainian kids relish Canadian experience at area camp

'This experience will help set them up for success as they go to school and potentially continue to live here,' says camp official
When mail delivery began in Orillia, postman knocked twice a day

When mail delivery began in Orillia, postman knocked twice a day

Local crew of letter carriers walked the town faithfully delivering the mail in all forms of weather twice a day, six days a week in the early 1930s
Indigenous groups on different sides of Charter challenge

Indigenous groups on different sides of Charter challenge

What role should the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms play in Indigenous governments?
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Local hockey star vows to seize 'big opportunity' in QMJHL

Local hockey star vows to seize 'big opportunity' in QMJHL

'When I wasn’t drafted into the OHL, I thought my major junior dreams were kind of over. I kind of used it as motivation,' admits Robbie Rutledge
SIU clears Barrie police following man's injury during arrest

SIU clears Barrie police following man's injury during arrest

SIU says officers acted 'lawfully' during arrest in which man suffered concussion, forehead laceration while being taken into custody
'Perfect weekend' in forecast for Kempenfest's 50th anniversary

'Perfect weekend' in forecast for Kempenfest's 50th anniversary

'It's all been very positive,' says Kempenfest official, who expects more than 200,000 people to enjoy the 300-plus vendors, food trucks and entertainment