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Police investigating fatal snowmobile crash on Six Mile Lake (update: deceased identified)

Police investigating fatal snowmobile crash on Six Mile Lake (update: deceased identified)

One other person was taken to a Toronto trauma hospital after incident that occurred at 1:51 a.m. this morning, say OPP
Penetanguishene poised to declare a climate emergency

Penetanguishene poised to declare a climate emergency

'I think the science pretty clearly shows us that we could see the disappearance of snow in the future,' warns councillor on why being proactive is vital
'Optimism in the air' at local schools with the return of extracurricular activities

'Optimism in the air' at local schools with the return of extracurricular activities

'Nothing compares to having sports, bands, and all the things that bring students together ... It’s just a different feeling that connects people,' says OSS student
'Threshold has not been met' to invoke Emergencies Act: MP

'Threshold has not been met' to invoke Emergencies Act: MP

'The answer to lawlessness cannot be more lawlessness,' says rookie Simcoe North MP Adam Chambers in passionate nine-minute speech in the House of Commons
COLUMN: Local wildlife have a Winter Olympics of their own

COLUMN: Local wildlife have a Winter Olympics of their own

Each event brings both crushing defeats and ultimate survival, explains columnist of the 'wild' antics taking place in local forests
Ontario reports 1,966 COVID cases on Sunday

Ontario reports 1,966 COVID cases on Sunday

Sunday's report includes 1,056 patients in hospital and 324 people in ICU
Area writer pens thriller novel inspired by Canada's largest terrorist attack

Area writer pens thriller novel inspired by Canada's largest terrorist attack

'It is historical fiction, inspired by the Air India tragedy and investigation, and written in the thriller genre,' says local author of My Father’s Secret
80 km/h wind gusts possible today

80 km/h wind gusts possible today

Strong winds are expected to begin this morning and continue throughout the day before tapering off this evening
Ice huts transformed into works of art celebrating Lake Simcoe (14 photos)

Ice huts transformed into works of art celebrating Lake Simcoe (14 photos)

Participating artists were selected from across Simcoe County and brought their unique styles, perspectives and passions to brighten the wintry landscape
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices