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Good morning, Orillia!

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Heroic Orillia man recognized for saving couple from 2021 house fire

Heroic Orillia man recognized for saving couple from 2021 house fire

'I'm just so thankful that I was able to piece everything together the way that I did,' says Mitchell Dean of his efforts that likely saved lives of elderly couple
One person is dead after crash between vehicle and horse-drawn buggy

One person is dead after crash between vehicle and horse-drawn buggy

Portion of Grey Road 2 in Grey Highlands is closed for the investigation
Ren's Pets celebrates grand opening of new west Orillia store

Ren's Pets celebrates grand opening of new west Orillia store

'It’s so great to finally open in Orillia, where there’s just an incredible community of passionate pet parents,' says company official
Teens face stunt driving charges after racing on Midland streets

Teens face stunt driving charges after racing on Midland streets

An 18-year-old Midland driver faces stunt driving, cannabis charges after being stopped in front of the OPP detachment
Georgian College adds graduate certificate programs to fast-track career

Georgian College adds graduate certificate programs to fast-track career

New graduate certificates are offered as both a full- and part-time option so students can continue to work full-time while studying
County offering bursaries to new post-secondary students

County offering bursaries to new post-secondary students

Applications for county's Education Bursary Program open until July 29
COVID outbreak declared at Orillia's Lighthouse shelter

COVID outbreak declared at Orillia's Lighthouse shelter

'It's tough. It impacts everything,' says Lighthouse official, noting there are currently 12 positive cases, with 11 people currently in isolation at the facility
Four area drivers charged with impaired in three days

Four area drivers charged with impaired in three days

In one instance, a Toronto driver was involved in a single motor vehicle collision in Severn Township, say Orillia OPP
BREAKING NEWS: Clayton Smith purchases YMCA's Geneva Park

BREAKING NEWS: Clayton Smith purchases YMCA's Geneva Park

YMCA official says the sale is 'best case solution' as new owner, who developed nearby Rama airport, has 'intentions rooted in revitalization'