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Ukrainian, Canadian flags 'flying off the shelves' at local business

Ukrainian, Canadian flags 'flying off the shelves' at local business

'We are about 10 times our normal volume for this time of year and that's being conservative,' says Flags Unlimited co-owner
Ontario Public Health reports 707 COVID hospitalizations, 5 deaths

Ontario Public Health reports 707 COVID hospitalizations, 5 deaths

Saturday's report included 116 patients in intensive care units who are testing positive for COVID-19
Post office north of Coldwater was a mainstay from 1877 to 1920

Post office north of Coldwater was a mainstay from 1877 to 1920

The post office, on Lovering Line near the Upper Big Chute Road, operated faithfully, providing postal service to the area for 43 years
Sharing Place cuts back on single-use plastic products

Sharing Place cuts back on single-use plastic products

Agency teams up with local businesses to find sustainable alternatives; 'It's the right thing to do,' says Sharing Place official
Good morning, Orillia!

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