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Driven Orillia athlete chasing Olympic dreams ... at 150 km/h

Driven Orillia athlete chasing Olympic dreams ... at 150 km/h

'Caelan's love for bobsleigh makes her want to strive to compete alongside the world's best,' says Team Canada bobsleigh pilot
'Unprecedented' ruling on controversial Game 3 OT goal gives Terriers new life in playoff series

'Unprecedented' ruling on controversial Game 3 OT goal gives Terriers new life in playoff series

'We do have a little bit of life in this series now and it's up to us to take advantage of it,' says Terriers coach after league overturns Game 3 goal, setting up wild finish
COLUMN: It's time to spill the royal tea on Kate situation

COLUMN: It's time to spill the royal tea on Kate situation

'The official word is she will emerge at Easter,' says columnist. 'If she does not, I fear six more weeks of gossip and innuendo.'
Suspects at large after fleeing crash; cocaine, heroin found in car

Suspects at large after fleeing crash; cocaine, heroin found in car

Arrest warrants sought for 31-year-old man and 47-year-old woman after canine track fails to locate suspects, police say
Single-family house prices in Orillia 3.5% lower than last year

Single-family house prices in Orillia 3.5% lower than last year

'After two years of mostly quiet resale housing activity, there’s a feeling that things are about to pick up,' says CREA official
'Make a difference': Ontario SPCA Draws for Paws lottery returns

'Make a difference': Ontario SPCA Draws for Paws lottery returns

'The Spring Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery is an exciting way to make a difference in an animal’s life,' says OSPCA official
World Water Day book launch celebrates region's 'pristine' groundwater

World Water Day book launch celebrates region's 'pristine' groundwater

'This groundwater contains one part per trillion of lead,' project lead William Shotyk says. 'It's cleaner than ancient arctic ice'
Lamborghini driver charged with stunt driving in Barrie: OPP

Lamborghini driver charged with stunt driving in Barrie: OPP

Local resident, 40, charged Sunday with multiple driving offences as well as resisting peace officer, say OPP
Rising insurance premiums create challenges for local townships

Rising insurance premiums create challenges for local townships

Oro-Medonte Township’s insurance will cost $45,000 more this year — rising from $755,000 last year to $800,000 in 2024, representing a six per cent hike
What you need to know about measles, amid misinformation, as cases rise

What you need to know about measles, amid misinformation, as cases rise

Public health officials are encouraging parents to ensure their children get routine childhood vaccines as measles continues to spread around the world