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Winter weather travel advisory issued with snow in Monday's forecast

Winter weather travel advisory issued with snow in Monday's forecast

Up to 12 cm of snow is possible by Monday evening
Séan McCann to 'sing for the saint' in Orillia on St. Patrick's Day

Séan McCann to 'sing for the saint' in Orillia on St. Patrick's Day

'This is what keeps me sober — being vulnerable in front of people and sharing my stories and song,' says Great Big Sea co-founder who relishes performing
U18 Terriers roll past Markham, clinch first place in York Simcoe

U18 Terriers roll past Markham, clinch first place in York Simcoe

Orillia now is the top seed heading into the OMHA provincial championship tournament slated to be played April 1-3 in Whitby
Local woman shares gratitude, love of nature (5 photos)

Local woman shares gratitude, love of nature (5 photos)

Nadine Woods and her family have placed three Nature Gratitude boxes throughout community to allow others to share why they're grateful
United Way seeks support to help others through 'urgent needs fund'

United Way seeks support to help others through 'urgent needs fund'

'The pandemic and uneven economic recovery have put more people at risk, leading to an increase in requests' for help, notes United Way official
OMAH acquires 'exquisitely stunning' portrait by Arthur Shilling

OMAH acquires 'exquisitely stunning' portrait by Arthur Shilling

Orillia woman, subject of portrait, left painting to Orillia Museum of Art and History in her will; 'It’s a beautiful example of Arthur’s earlier style'
Police warn against new local 'spear-phishing' fraud scam

Police warn against new local 'spear-phishing' fraud scam

After gaining access to details about your real estate transaction, fraudsters will send you an email that may look as if it’s from your agent or lawyer
Leslie Fournier helps bring 'wow factor' to downtown Orillia (5 photos)

Leslie Fournier helps bring 'wow factor' to downtown Orillia (5 photos)

'I think there’s really no greater joy and fulfillment than the joy that comes with giving back,' says long-time driving force of Streets Alive initiative
COLUMN: Even in winter, beavers are busy within their lodges

COLUMN: Even in winter, beavers are busy within their lodges

Beavers are active all winter long and will leave their lodge via an underwater entrance burrow, explains outdoors columnist
Testing captures 1,787 new COVID cases

Testing captures 1,787 new COVID cases

Sunday's report included 17 new deaths and 1,645 recoveries