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Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
OPP use spikebelt, dogs to corral suspects who fled police (3 photos)

OPP use spikebelt, dogs to corral suspects who fled police (3 photos)

Two high-end cars were stolen from Bracebridge area and raced up Highway 11; One suspect fled into the woods but both suspects are now in custody
Youth-led rally calls for stronger action on climate change (3 photos)

Youth-led rally calls for stronger action on climate change (3 photos)

'We want a more science-based plan, one that will be effective and puts people over profit,' Twin Lakes Secondary School student says
Toronto man handed 26-month prison sentence for Oro-Medonte sex assault

Toronto man handed 26-month prison sentence for Oro-Medonte sex assault

Carl Obermeier was living in Toronto but working and staying in Oro-Medonte Township when attack happened
Shaws Maple Syrup earns Heritage Business Award

Shaws Maple Syrup earns Heritage Business Award

'Being recognized as part of Simcoe County’s heritage is a great honour for the Shaw family,' says fifth-generation owner of popular Oro-Medonte facility
Four local skaters qualify for provincial championship (5 photos)

Four local skaters qualify for provincial championship (5 photos)

Anastasia Baillie, Hailey Irwin, Lenna Elliott and Ben Anderson have worked 'extremely hard' this season to skate their way to the provincial level
Number of Orillia city staffers on Sunshine List grows again

Number of Orillia city staffers on Sunshine List grows again

Province released this year's 'Sunshine List' of public-sector employees who earn more than $100,000; Check out who is on this year's list
Local Firehouse Subs owners named Canadian franchisee of the year

Local Firehouse Subs owners named Canadian franchisee of the year

Nilam and Ravish Shah, who operate franchises in Orillia, Barrie and Vaughan, 'truly embody the heart of the Firehouse Subs brand'
Three people face multiple charges after drugs seized in Midland

Three people face multiple charges after drugs seized in Midland

Police seized fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription pills, Canadian currency and drug trafficking paraphernalia
Pressure mounting, support growing for new Orillia hospital

Pressure mounting, support growing for new Orillia hospital

'Future growth will come at the expense of other patient services, and this is an unacceptable trade-off in our opinion,' says hospital CFO