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Avril Lavigne to launch 'Bite Me 2022' tour at Casino Rama

Avril Lavigne to launch 'Bite Me 2022' tour at Casino Rama

Almost 20 years after her first album release, the popular Canadian rocker is returning with her seventh studio album, Love Sux
City, library at odds over surplus management

City, library at odds over surplus management

Library wants to be able to keep its surplus, but policy states it must go back to city
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Trail etiquette, wayfinding signs coming to city trails (6 photos)

Trail etiquette, wayfinding signs coming to city trails (6 photos)

Signage will set out rules for trail use; 'Trail etiquette is something that needs to be there,' councillor says
Labour council calls on province to repeal 'insulting' Bill 124

Labour council calls on province to repeal 'insulting' Bill 124

'As inflation in our nation rises to 30-year highs, Bill 124 effectively asks all of our public services to take a significant purchasing power cut,' says official
Barrie man charged in child exploitation investigation

Barrie man charged in child exploitation investigation

'It is already very hard on these officers, many who have families, who in order to catch the accused have to watch footage,' says police official
Women's Institute helps paramedics support local children

Women's Institute helps paramedics support local children

Comfort packages contain a handmade flannel quilt, a book and a cuddly teddy bear that 'provides comfort to the child,' says paramedic
Ending racial discrimination: 'It starts' with you, says county

Ending racial discrimination: 'It starts' with you, says county

Movement encourages residents to complete an #ITSTARTS card and share a photo or video through social media using the hashtag
Information Orillia offers 'vital' tax clinic for vulnerable residents

Information Orillia offers 'vital' tax clinic for vulnerable residents

'We are just really committed to allowing our clients to access government supports and programs that are available to them,' says Information Orillia official
Health unit reports 2 deaths, 4 new hospitalizations Monday

Health unit reports 2 deaths, 4 new hospitalizations Monday

There are at least 34 people from the region hospitalized because of COVID-19, say officials