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Ontario reports 1,607 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 1,607 new COVID cases Saturday

Saturday's report includes 786 recoveries and five deaths
Snowmobiler, 26, killed after crashing into tree

Snowmobiler, 26, killed after crashing into tree

The driver left the road and collided with tree; OPP asking for witnesses to come forward
Lumber baron's 'White House' became home to Camp Couchiching

Lumber baron's 'White House' became home to Camp Couchiching

The White House is long gone, but Camp Couchiching is still going strong on the property purchased from the YMCA in 1945
Family of four to pay nearly $1,000 more for groceries in 2022: report

Family of four to pay nearly $1,000 more for groceries in 2022: report

It's the biggest increase predicted by Canada's Food Price Report in its 12-year history
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
New collectible store opens in downtown Orillia

New collectible store opens in downtown Orillia

'This is a hub for collectors, so I’ve found Orillia to be an opportune place and this is the right time to open our business,' says owner of The Cave Collectibles
Toy drive, new non-profit group carry on legacy of late volunteer

Toy drive, new non-profit group carry on legacy of late volunteer

Friends of Chris Bellchambers create Building Blocks Corporation; toy drive now underway until Dec. 15
Christmas tree sales will benefit three Orillia charities

Christmas tree sales will benefit three Orillia charities

Orillia Fish and Game Conservation Club will donate $5 from every tree sold at charity, while proceeds benefit local conservation projects and outdoor activities for kids
Paramedic toy drive surpasses 1,700 toys and 2,100 pounds of food

Paramedic toy drive surpasses 1,700 toys and 2,100 pounds of food

Simcoe County Paramedics will be collecting donations Sunday at Orillia's Walmart; you can also drop off donations to local paramedic station on West Street
90 km/h wind gusts possible on Saturday, heavy rain also in the forecast

90 km/h wind gusts possible on Saturday, heavy rain also in the forecast

Up to 45 mm of rain is also possible