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Trial date set in area couple's human-trafficking case

Trial date set in area couple's human-trafficking case

Lauriston and Amber Maloney scheduled for trial in Bradford court beginning June 10
Area man charged with attempted murder following crash: police

Area man charged with attempted murder following crash: police

investigators allege the single-vehicle rollover crash and injuries to the female were the result of intimate partner violence
Thousands sign petition to rename Hwy. 400 in Lightfoot's honour

Thousands sign petition to rename Hwy. 400 in Lightfoot's honour

'This petition and this idea of renaming the 400 is ... to honour Gordon Lightfoot, and it's to make as many people as possible aware of his songs,' says Orillia native
Tractor-trailer driver faces multiple charges after Hwy. 11 stop

Tractor-trailer driver faces multiple charges after Hwy. 11 stop

The driver of the truck, loaded with logs, had been consuming alcohol and also had cannabis readily available, say OPP
No longer just 'wallet inspectors', fraudsters embrace digital age

No longer just 'wallet inspectors', fraudsters embrace digital age

From bank-wire transfers and cryptocurrency to e-transfers, fraudsters have innovative ways of separating law-abiding citizens from their money, OPP warn
Allan Cup champions, two-sport athlete, two builders heading into Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

Allan Cup champions, two-sport athlete, two builders heading into Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

Legendary Canadian champions from 1973 will be the first team to be inducted in Orillia shrine; this year's class will be recognized at May 4 gala at Hawk Ridge
'Dedicated' staff recognized on Transit Worker Appreciation Day

'Dedicated' staff recognized on Transit Worker Appreciation Day

'It is important to take a moment to recognize the hard-working staff across the region who ensure our local economy keeps moving every day,' said Warden Basil Clarke
Adopt Me: Jax, a brown tabby, is a 'pretty chill dude'

Adopt Me: Jax, a brown tabby, is a 'pretty chill dude'

This beautiful short hair, brown tabby would be best suited in a quieter home environment with teens or adults in the home
'Immensely proud': Huntsville hockey team's good deeds recognized

'Immensely proud': Huntsville hockey team's good deeds recognized

The U13 team completed 1,358 good deeds to win Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup; team donating $100,000 prize to Food4Kids Muskoka
Driver clocked at 203 km/h on Highway 400: OPP

Driver clocked at 203 km/h on Highway 400: OPP

The 20-year-man was charged with stunt driving and lost his licence for 30 days and his car for 14 days, say OPP