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Orillia native, veteran 'honoured' to lead Queen’s York Rangers

Orillia native, veteran 'honoured' to lead Queen’s York Rangers

Twin Lakes grad Matt Lennox inducted as commanding officer at a time when Canadian Armed Forces is 'reinventing itself'
Severn man charged with impaired after Highway 12 incident

Severn man charged with impaired after Highway 12 incident

Police say officer had to pull in front of vehicle in an attempt to stop driver on Highway 12; 31-year-old driver is facing four charges
New Blue party candidate vows to be a 'voice' for Simcoe North

New Blue party candidate vows to be a 'voice' for Simcoe North

'The goal is to let people know that there is another option whether it’s this year or in four years,' says Mark Douris
Want to run for school board trustee? Info session coming up

Want to run for school board trustee? Info session coming up

Simcoe County District School Board hosting virtual session June 6 for those wanting to run in October election
County services affected during upcoming long weekend

County services affected during upcoming long weekend

LINX Transit, Ontario Works, most landfills closed Monday
Area woman living 'nightmare' after pet goat complaint

Area woman living 'nightmare' after pet goat complaint

Stanley helps woman battle depression; 'Stanley's Army' formed, petition ongoing after township says pet woman raised since he was a kid must go
MPP hopefuls talk business, affordability at chamber debate

MPP hopefuls talk business, affordability at chamber debate

Incumbent MPP Jill Dunlop absent from another debate, prompting NDP candidate to label tactic an 'attack on democracy'
New businesses excited to set up shop in 'vibrant' Coldwater

New businesses excited to set up shop in 'vibrant' Coldwater

Hobby shop, pet store both holding grand openings Saturday and will offer special discounts that day
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Amazing' victim services volunteers recognized at OPP ceremony

'Amazing' victim services volunteers recognized at OPP ceremony

'It’s great to be able to help out the community and be there for people when they are completely vulnerable,' says local volunteer, adding 'it’s very important to help out'