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'It's inhumane': Several bunnies found 'dumped' in area park

'It's inhumane': Several bunnies found 'dumped' in area park

'People are sentencing these innocent animals to death. It’s simply not fair. It’s inhumane to those little guys,' says vet tech
Mountain biking cycles into centre stage at Simcoe County Museum

Mountain biking cycles into centre stage at Simcoe County Museum

A new temporary exhibit Making Tracks – Mountain Biking in Simcoe County explores the evolution of the sport in the region
Downtown café's art sheds 'positive light' on reconciliation

Downtown café's art sheds 'positive light' on reconciliation

'it’s just bringing a positive light to a negative situation,' says Eclectic Café co-owner
Health unit reports 3 new COVID hospitalizations

Health unit reports 3 new COVID hospitalizations

Limited testing captures 89 new cases in the region since last update May 27; There are no new deaths in the health unit's latest report
Officer 'attacked' by dog during Orillia arrest: OPP

Officer 'attacked' by dog during Orillia arrest: OPP

Dog shot to death after officer suffers 'severe' injuries; Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate
Man charged with armed robbery of Orillia pharmacy

Man charged with armed robbery of Orillia pharmacy

Following a thorough investigation, police identified the 55-year-old suspect and charged him with robbery using a firearm in relation to 2021 incident
Orillia teen dances his way into National Ballet of Canada

Orillia teen dances his way into National Ballet of Canada

'Having this opportunity is truly amazing,' says Kolton Ruyter, 13, who adds: 'It means a lot because I’ve spent countless hours practising'
LETTER: Governments, companies must address 'price gouging'

LETTER: Governments, companies must address 'price gouging'

'Email your provincial government representative about price-gouging practices,' reader urges
CFUW Homes Tour is back, vows to BrazzleDazzle (6 photos)

CFUW Homes Tour is back, vows to BrazzleDazzle (6 photos)

Popular event returns live and in-person and features exclusive tours of five local homes and a performance by BrazzleDazzle
Area family logs thousands of kilometres for Parkinson's

Area family logs thousands of kilometres for Parkinson's

'It’s a shock that you’re faced with a chronic disease, especially at that age,' says Kathy Rupnow, whose son was diagnosed with Parkinson's at age 38