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Local Shoppers Drug Mart stores show 'love' for Green Haven

Local Shoppers Drug Mart stores show 'love' for Green Haven

LOVE YOU campaign at Orillia stores raised more than $9,100 for local shelter; 'We couldn't be more proud of everyone's contributions,' says official
Pair of Orillia youth leading the way in climate change battle

Pair of Orillia youth leading the way in climate change battle

Twin Lakes Secondary School students will be interviewing other young people to get their thoughts and feelings about climate change as part of national research project
Are you on Instagram? OPP warn of new phishing scam

Are you on Instagram? OPP warn of new phishing scam

Suspects have been blackmailing victims into promoting a fraudulent cryptocurrency platform, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre warns
Province reports 41 new deaths, 302 COVID patients in ICUs

Province reports 41 new deaths, 302 COVID patients in ICUs

Limited testing captured 2,404 new cases according to the Feb. 24 report
Barrie mayor calls press conference to discuss 'political future'

Barrie mayor calls press conference to discuss 'political future'

Lehman, 46, has been Barrie's mayor since 2010 and also represented Ward 2 as a city councillor from 2006 to 2010
'People are ready': Local restaurants welcome lifting of capacity limits

'People are ready': Local restaurants welcome lifting of capacity limits

'They’re so happy to be out, and the mood in the room is exuberant,' says co-owner of popular Orillia restaurants
Precious Christmas memories likely dumped from stolen van in area

Precious Christmas memories likely dumped from stolen van in area

Woman's son was going to store 'precious' keepsakes at his home in Washago, but thieves had other ideas; She's hoping for a late Christmas miracle
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Winter weather travel advisory in effect for tonight: Environment Canada

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for tonight: Environment Canada

A developing low-pressure centre will bring a swath of snow to the region tonight into Friday morning, Environment Canada says
Olympic hockey star gets hero's welcome in Joyland Beach (9 photos)

Olympic hockey star gets hero's welcome in Joyland Beach (9 photos)

'Coming home with a gold medal is something that I don’t know if I’ll ever comprehend how special it is and how much it means to me,' says Olympic gold medallist