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Good morning, Orillia!

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Man sets up 'duck cam' to capture miracle of birth with Dana the Duck

Man sets up 'duck cam' to capture miracle of birth with Dana the Duck

Mike Goyette is welcoming the return of the mother duck, who has built a nest in his yard for the second year in a row
Elections Ontario stepping into 'digital arena' with new app

Elections Ontario stepping into 'digital arena' with new app

'That’s really our goal, is to make that process as easy as possible,' says Ontario's chief electoral officer, noting there will be more chances to vote in advance
'Appalling criminal record': Man left with 126-day sentence for dumping body, drug trafficking

'Appalling criminal record': Man left with 126-day sentence for dumping body, drug trafficking

'They pulled Mr. Rose’s body out of the rear passenger seat area. They picked his body up from the ground and dragged it away from the car and put it on the sidewalk,' said the judge
Provincial funding helps Oro-Medonte company expand

Provincial funding helps Oro-Medonte company expand

Province providing $1.3M grant to aid JVC Precision's expansion, which will create 17 new jobs
Man arrested in Barrie on child-porn charges

Man arrested in Barrie on child-porn charges

Suspect arrested March 29 at northwest Barrie residence; 59-year-old man charged with accessing, possessing child pornography
Orillia man facing cannabis charges after vehicle stop

Orillia man facing cannabis charges after vehicle stop

Seven charges laid against 29-year-old man, including possession for the purpose of selling
COVID-19: Ontario to soon offer fourth doses to 60+, says health minister

COVID-19: Ontario to soon offer fourth doses to 60+, says health minister

Ontario's plan to open fourth-dose access to people aged 60 and older follows new advice from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization
Local sailing, rowing clubs pushing for new public park at Pumpkin Bay

Local sailing, rowing clubs pushing for new public park at Pumpkin Bay

'Pumpkin Bay Park will be a destination park' that could feature splash pad, zip line and other amenities, suggests Champlain Sailing Club representative
It's official: City finalizes sale of land for waterfront redevelopment

It's official: City finalizes sale of land for waterfront redevelopment

'This sale is a significant milestone in our journey to revitalize and reanimate this underutilized property,' says mayor, noting sale to FRAM closed Tuesday