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Brothers build some Christmas spirit with fundraiser (6 photos)

Brothers build some Christmas spirit with fundraiser (6 photos)

Three Shanty Bay brothers built wooden Christmas trees and used proceeds of sales to buy toys for toy drive; 'They were really excited to buy for all these kids'
Ontario reports 4,383 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 4,383 new COVID cases Wednesday

The latest updates also include 1,787 recoveries and nine deaths
CANADA: Trudeau to give COVID-19 update as provinces reinstate public health measures

CANADA: Trudeau to give COVID-19 update as provinces reinstate public health measures

Omicron is now the dominant variant in several provinces
GO-VAXX bus motoring into Coldwater Jan. 2

GO-VAXX bus motoring into Coldwater Jan. 2

Those eligible will be able to receive first, second, booster shots
Local author explores the 'fascinating' story of Handel's Messiah

Local author explores the 'fascinating' story of Handel's Messiah

Area author's latest novel paints picture of opposition to famous Christmas piece that proves 'you can overcome even what seems like the worst'
'It's a sad thing': Salvation Army sees spike in need, especially among local seniors

'It's a sad thing': Salvation Army sees spike in need, especially among local seniors

'We are also seeing a lot more seniors coming in, too, which is really sad. Everything is going up in price, but their pension cheques are not,' lamented church official
Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Local snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm are possible, Environment Canada says
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Cautionary tale: Honest e-transfer error costs local couple $3k

Cautionary tale: Honest e-transfer error costs local couple $3k

Money was inadvertently sent to wrong recipient, leading to long, frustrating process that still has not seen the return of the $3,000
Midland teen accused of pointing firearm during confrontation over wearing mask

Midland teen accused of pointing firearm during confrontation over wearing mask

Police say the teen became upset with an employee after being reminded to wear a mask inside the store and uttered threats to the employee