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Ontario reports 423 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 423 new COVID cases Sunday

Today's update also includes 232 recoveries and six deaths
Simcoe County Museum curates plan to slowly reopen

Simcoe County Museum curates plan to slowly reopen

'You can do some fun hands-off stuff, which is totally weird for us because we’ve always prided ourselves with being a very hands-on museum,' says education supervisor
Farm replaced tobacco crop with sweet fruits, vegetables (8 photos)

Farm replaced tobacco crop with sweet fruits, vegetables (8 photos)

From asparagus to blueberries and sweet corn to pumpkins, 'there’s something to pick here every day from May until October,' says Morris Gervais
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Take a moment to notice the beauty around you
WIngsUp! set to open doors at Memorial Avenue location Monday

WIngsUp! set to open doors at Memorial Avenue location Monday

'I’m very excited with the opening of the new Orillia location,' said company president, noting the eatery provides delivery and takeout
Driver, passed out at Gravenhurst intersection, faces impaired charges

Driver, passed out at Gravenhurst intersection, faces impaired charges

Police say the 25-year-old man was also reported driving backwards into wrong-way traffic
Real estate sales slow slightly in Orillia area while prices rise

Real estate sales slow slightly in Orillia area while prices rise

To date this year, the average price of a residential unit sold in Orillia was $626,000, which is 38.5% higher than during the same time last year
Deadline extended for law scholarship applications

Deadline extended for law scholarship applications

The deadline has been moved to Oct. 15
COLUMN: Baristas take Orillia's coffee game to the next level

COLUMN: Baristas take Orillia's coffee game to the next level

This tale of two cafés isn't about competition; Mark IV Brothers and Lone Wolf want to see Orillia's coffee culture thrive
Cocaine, fentanyl, heroin and meth seized in Friday night bust

Cocaine, fentanyl, heroin and meth seized in Friday night bust

Five people, all from Orillia, ranging in age from 24 to 34, are facing multiple charges after 'suspicious vehicles' were stopped during Elgin Street patrol