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Simcoe County Rovers' new co-owner 'the perfect role model' for women's soccer

Simcoe County Rovers' new co-owner 'the perfect role model' for women's soccer

'Having her as co-owner will heighten and expand the growth of the game not only in the Huronia region, but the entire nation,' said team official
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
In late 1800s, Oro lad was known as the 'Terror of Simcoe' (4 photos)

In late 1800s, Oro lad was known as the 'Terror of Simcoe' (4 photos)

Sandy McDuff left a path of terror in Coldwater, Jarratt and wherever there was a pub serving whisky, becoming 'the stuff of legends'
Local student captures pandemic's 'chaos, anxiety' for ROM exhibit

Local student captures pandemic's 'chaos, anxiety' for ROM exhibit

'It was sort of drawn from my experience. I’ve found it to be really chaotic, overwhelming, confusing, everything,' said local student
Collingwood man found dead, second man charged with murder

Collingwood man found dead, second man charged with murder

Police announced murder charges connected to an incident downtown Collingwood Jan. 14
Police searching for missing man from Bracebridge

Police searching for missing man from Bracebridge

The 48-year-old was last seen leaving work on Friday morning and was driving a white Ram pickup, say police
Can drones be used to fly goods across the border? Ontario and Michigan want to find out

Can drones be used to fly goods across the border? Ontario and Michigan want to find out

Feasibility study surrounding commerical expansion of drone technology expected to be completed before the end of this year
Former Brampton fire chief takes helm at Orillia Fire Department

Former Brampton fire chief takes helm at Orillia Fire Department

'The way I look at being a fire chief is it’s like being a conductor. I don’t play any of the instruments, I just make them all work in harmony,' says new chief
LETTER: Lecce's 'lackluster response' a lesson in poor planning

LETTER: Lecce's 'lackluster response' a lesson in poor planning

Planning and a 'proactive response has been missing during a time of emergency, replaced by a reactive, posturing, and politically motivated administration,' says NDP
City urges residents to get outside, stay active this winter

City urges residents to get outside, stay active this winter

While outdoor recreation amenities have no capacity limits at this time, face coverings must be worn when distancing cannot be maintained