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Orillia couple joins protest over pandemic mandates (4 photos)

Orillia couple joins protest over pandemic mandates (4 photos)

'We will continue to monitor these events and work with organizers to ensure that there is safety and well-being for all people in our community,' says police chief
Group holds 'mourning walk for the loss of wetlands' (4 photos)

Group holds 'mourning walk for the loss of wetlands' (4 photos)

'This is a visual display to show developers, city planners and (city) staff that people in this city care about wetlands and something needs to change,' says group founder
LETTER: Ford pushing two-tier health care, warns NDP official

LETTER: Ford pushing two-tier health care, warns NDP official

'Anyone who can’t afford a private health insurance policy will be left in the dust,' warns letter writer, saying it amounts to being charged twice
LETTER: Mayor weighs in on controversy over Inch Farm plan

LETTER: Mayor weighs in on controversy over Inch Farm plan

The 'city has no legal ability to deny the proposed development,' says mayor in 'high-level overview of the factual information related to proposed development'
Blowing snow expected to continue into the afternoon

Blowing snow expected to continue into the afternoon

With lake effect snow developing over Georgian Bay, this morning, blowing snow is expected to continue this afternoon as part of a snow squall warning
1,191 hospitalizations, 329 in ICU due to COVID

1,191 hospitalizations, 329 in ICU due to COVID

The hospitalization numbers as well as the number of people in ICU continues to drop
Unique foot-propelled boat made waves on Sparrow Lake

Unique foot-propelled boat made waves on Sparrow Lake

In the early 1900s, the Butler family, who owned a cottage on Helen's Island, enjoyed time on the water with their dog and their unusual boat
Landscape company offering free trees, kids' workshops

Landscape company offering free trees, kids' workshops

'By being a steward of Lake Simcoe, you are impacting the future of the watershed while having some fun with family and friends,' says official
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Brazen theft of work truck left Orillia contractor in a 'world of hurt'

Brazen theft of work truck left Orillia contractor in a 'world of hurt'

'A lot of times what I’m seeing in Orillia is crimes of opportunity,' says OPP official who provided tips after several vehicle thefts this week in Orillia