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Ukrainian family rebuilding life in region after fleeing war (6 photos)

Ukrainian family rebuilding life in region after fleeing war (6 photos)

'When we dropped (the) children at school, everyone was welcoming. Everyone here has said, ‘Welcome to Canada' and a smile. It’s like honey,' says mom
'Heavily tinted windows' attracts police, sparks charges

'Heavily tinted windows' attracts police, sparks charges

After stopping the vehicle on Highway 11, OPP laid impaired charges in addition to HTA and Cannabis Control Act charges; Man's vehicle was impounded
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Local event in honour of MMIWG addresses 'truths and traumas'

Local event in honour of MMIWG addresses 'truths and traumas'

'It all goes back to residential schools and generational trauma, which is an automatic vulnerability that we are all born with,' says organizer of local event
'People love the food': Orillia lands first Ontario Wing’n It franchise

'People love the food': Orillia lands first Ontario Wing’n It franchise

'We had to demolish everything and build it up from the ground all new,' says duo behind new wings eatery at former Donut Line on Memorial Avenue
VIDEO: Check out our podcast on See You on the Patio controversy

VIDEO: Check out our podcast on See You on the Patio controversy

DOMB decision to limit popular downtown program sparked controversy, prompted city council to get involved and helped resurrect the concept
Motorcyclists at fault in 60.7% of fatal crashes in past decade: OPP

Motorcyclists at fault in 60.7% of fatal crashes in past decade: OPP

The OPP responded to 34 fatal motorcycle collisions in 2021, which claimed the lives of 35 motorcyclists
Channel Cats mix fun with competition at Barrie meet (5 photos)

Channel Cats mix fun with competition at Barrie meet (5 photos)

Local swimmers took part in Spring Off the Blocks Invitational
Registration open for summer school in Simcoe County

Registration open for summer school in Simcoe County

Summer school will be offered virtually this year
Orillia Square mall 'slowly being revitalized' (3 photos)

Orillia Square mall 'slowly being revitalized' (3 photos)

'I think it’s getting more traffic into the Orillia mall area. I think this is going to help develop the whole mall,' says owner of Canadian Tire, new Mark's, Sport Chek stores