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'I just appreciate all the people that I’ve worked for and that have worked for me,' says retiring Fire Chief Ross Parr, who began his career at Orillia Fire Department

'You can still make a difference in reducing the severity of this current wave,' says Cheryl Harrison, in urging the community to 'choose the right course'

Marking the first season back to regular training and competition, there was a lot to celebrate for the Thunderwolves' three varsity teams

Coach says swimmers' 'motivation levels have increased' since competition resumed

Ramara Township driver, 26, was arrested after shortly after midnight April 7, say Orillia OPP

Firefighters rescued two occupants from roof, a third from inside burning building

Vehicle owner in Westmount Drive area reported incident at around 5 a.m. Friday morning; OPP offer tips to prevent thefts from vehicles

'I worry about young families. If you can’t get basics, vegetables and fruit, that’s going to impact a lot of people,' says customer; problem likely short-lived

In the first week of April, the health unit has reported 1,192 COVID cases through limited testing

'The program is having its intended effect of encouraging people to divert everything they can,' says city official, noting amount of garbage collected has been cut in half