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THE BIG READ: On a mission to save seniors from nursing home horrors

THE BIG READ: On a mission to save seniors from nursing home horrors

Ravaged by COVID, Ontario's long-term care homes endured nearly 4,500 deaths during the pandemic. A determined group of personal support workers is trying a different way to protect the elderly
Orillia man behind bomb threat at city hall faces more charges

Orillia man behind bomb threat at city hall faces more charges

A joint investigation with South Simcoe Police Service and Rama Police Service uncovered more incidents between Jan. 25 and May 20 at various locations
Local farmers' markets are growing, thriving (10 photos)

Local farmers' markets are growing, thriving (10 photos)

'We could not have asked for a better start to the outdoor season,' says ODAS Park Farmers’ Market official, noting 'everyone is having a great start'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Cancellation of shuttle fuels anger for Casino Rama employees

Cancellation of shuttle fuels anger for Casino Rama employees

Union official says decision 'has a negative impact' on some employees, while Gateway official says 'program was no longer viable and cost efficient'
Lady Kings battle through rain in recent play (6 photos)

Lady Kings battle through rain in recent play (6 photos)

Action began with 7-2 rout by Mid Ontario Disposal
Let's 'pecan' to the ‘raisin d’être’ of a butter tart festival

Let's 'pecan' to the ‘raisin d’être’ of a butter tart festival

Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival, paying tribute to 'an absolutely fantastic dessert,' returns to Midland Saturday after two-year hiatus
Orillia area schools earn 'gold' Healthy Schools certifications

Orillia area schools earn 'gold' Healthy Schools certifications

Program recognizes, celebrates school communities for promoting and enhancing the health and well-being of students, staff and the broader community
County council to begin holding hybrid meetings

County council to begin holding hybrid meetings

Up to 50% of councillors can attend meetings in person as of June 14
Amy Lewis 'honoured' to be Orillia's Woman of the Year (10 photos)

Amy Lewis 'honoured' to be Orillia's Woman of the Year (10 photos)

'It's really nice to be appreciated,' says Patrick Fogarty student Olivia Emon, who was named Young Woman of the Year