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Protesters hold 'search party' for Jill Dunlop (6 photos)

Protesters hold 'search party' for Jill Dunlop (6 photos)

Frustration expressed over Simcoe North MPP’s absence at debates; 'We feel like it’s arrogant, unaccountable and disrespectful'
A year later, admissions remain halted at county-run facility

A year later, admissions remain halted at county-run facility

While some families sit on admission wait list, 37 beds currently sit empty; ‘Morale is horrible,’ says Sunset Manor staffer
Dunlop points to 'record of getting it done' in re-election bid

Dunlop points to 'record of getting it done' in re-election bid

Dunlop touts record, defends absence at debates, saying her time 'was best spent talking to people at their homes and listening to their concerns'
COLUMN: Leafs fans, languish not. Next year is our year!

COLUMN: Leafs fans, languish not. Next year is our year!

Two-time-champion, Tampa Bay, winner now of 10 straight playoff series, 'is just a tad talented, no,' asks columnist, who thinks better days are ahead
Patience appreciated as OSMH continues to deal with COVID: CEO

Patience appreciated as OSMH continues to deal with COVID: CEO

'The ongoing community transmission is still affecting our team,' Carmine Stumpo says in letter to community
Missing Springwater senior found deceased

Missing Springwater senior found deceased

Man was spotted at approximately 3:20 p.m. Friday by officers in a police helicopter in a river, just more than a kilometre from his residence
Local plant was Canada's largest manufacturer of baby carriages

Local plant was Canada's largest manufacturer of baby carriages

Heywood Wakefield Company started in Tudhope building and expanded to new factory on Atherley Road, where the Lloyd Loom was kept busy
COLUMN: Tree swallows are welcome visitors (7 photos)

COLUMN: Tree swallows are welcome visitors (7 photos)

These birds have taken a shine to eastern bluebird nesting boxes, columnist explains
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Province gives green light to fast-tracking Orchard Point lights

Province gives green light to fast-tracking Orchard Point lights

'Because of the many recent developments and upcoming developments planned for the area, MTO has approved them to go in sooner,' says MPP