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Man charged after human remains discovered in Huntsville

Man charged after human remains discovered in Huntsville

A 56-year-old man from Huntsville has been charged with indignity to human remains in relation to this investigation, say OPP
Premier announces Second Career expansion at local stop (4 photos)

Premier announces Second Career expansion at local stop (4 photos)

Province putting $5M toward expansion; 'We’re already seeing the early success of this program,' premier says at Oro-Medonte facility
Sharon Hancock brings style and pizazz to theatre in Orillia

Sharon Hancock brings style and pizazz to theatre in Orillia

Local woman has had a decades-long love affair with Opera House; 'It's a beautiful venue ... we need that as a community ... it's wonderful,' she says
COLUMN: Gales of November 'turned minutes into hours' for tugboat passengers

COLUMN: Gales of November 'turned minutes into hours' for tugboat passengers

Small ship transported 35 passengers amid all types of weather through channel that served as a lifeline, as it does today, for those on Christian Island
Hoover Crescent triplex is a 'total loss' after overnight fire

Hoover Crescent triplex is a 'total loss' after overnight fire

Local fire officials say fire is not considered suspicious, noting it appears to be an 'electrical issue' that sparked the blaze; No injuries were reported
Ontario reports 627 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 627 new COVID cases Monday

The latest updates noted 494 recoveries and one new death
PROFILE: Orillia artist followed her heart, loves owning studio

PROFILE: Orillia artist followed her heart, loves owning studio

'The arts draw people here, and Orillia is amazingly rich with all kinds of arts,' says Molly Farquharson, owner of Hibernation Arts in Orillia's Arts District
BREAKING NEWS: Hoover Crescent home destroyed by fire

BREAKING NEWS: Hoover Crescent home destroyed by fire

Overnight fire gutted multi-dwelling home, but reports indicate the tenants were able to safely escape the blaze
City council, staff to receive training in diversity, equality and inclusion

City council, staff to receive training in diversity, equality and inclusion

Budget committee OKs $25K for training; 'There is education that needs to be done,' says HR director
North Zone school buses cancelled today

North Zone school buses cancelled today

Schools remain open for student learning