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Regional airport's runway widening completed ahead of schedule

Regional airport's runway widening completed ahead of schedule

Early completion of project paved the way for early reinstatement of Canada Border Services, allowing international flights in and out of the airport to resume
Cocaine, open alcohol found during Highway 12 traffic stop

Cocaine, open alcohol found during Highway 12 traffic stop

A 35-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after seizure of powder and rock substances believed to be cocaine
Award-winning writer, musician to be featured at virtual book club

Award-winning writer, musician to be featured at virtual book club

'We have to be perfect,' laments Dr. Jillian Horton, author of We Are All Perfectly Fine, who will be speaking at next week's free virtual book club
Ramara council urged to crack down on short-term rentals

Ramara council urged to crack down on short-term rentals

Residents want township to amend bylaws to address variety of concerns; 'The short-term rentals have negatively changed our beach experience'
Orillia resident among 53 new COVID cases in region since Friday

Orillia resident among 53 new COVID cases in region since Friday

Today's update includes the deaths of two Barrie women, both aged between 45 and 64, who died after contracting COVID-19
Looking for some bunny to love? Check out the Orillia OSPCA

Looking for some bunny to love? Check out the Orillia OSPCA

These furry friends are quiet, they have distinct personalities and they bond closely with their adopters, say OSPCA officials
New Storytelling Orillia stories support truth and reconciliation

New Storytelling Orillia stories support truth and reconciliation

The stories have personal connections to the history of the area and can be accessed on Facebook and YouTube channels
Simcoe County named Forest Capital of Canada for 2022

Simcoe County named Forest Capital of Canada for 2022

County is the first ever two-time winner of this prestigious national award, which acknowledges leadership in forestry and environmental stewardship
One person found dead in Collingwood apartment fire (UPDATED)

One person found dead in Collingwood apartment fire (UPDATED)

The fire is being investigated by the Ontario Fire Marshall's office and OPP's Crime Unit
Ontario reports 610 COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 610 COVID cases Monday

The latest updates noted 628 recoveries and two deaths