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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
Spring Boat, Cottage, and Green Technology Show floats into town

Spring Boat, Cottage, and Green Technology Show floats into town

Admission is free to event at Port of Orillia, running Friday to Sunday; This year's event has a 'green technology' theme
LETTER: Electoral reform? 'Be careful what you wish for'

LETTER: Electoral reform? 'Be careful what you wish for'

'Considering what goes on with our neighbour to the south, our British parliamentary electoral process looks pretty good,' says letter writer
Community Foundation hands out $35,750 in grants to local charities

Community Foundation hands out $35,750 in grants to local charities

Sharing Place, youth centre, OMAH among 17 organizations receiving funding 'to assist them in providing much-needed services to vulnerable residents'