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Province steps up with $1.5M to help preserve local history

Province steps up with $1.5M to help preserve local history

'As the first European settlement in Ontario, and as a War of 1812 outpost ... we have an obligation as the current caretakers of these important landmarks,' said Dunlop
Gates swing open for public to access new trails in Utopia area

Gates swing open for public to access new trails in Utopia area

'I’ve never been to an opening with a goat before,' Simcoe-Grey MP Terry Dowdall says as Utopia Conservation Area gets 'facelift'
Area couple issued $12K in COVID-related travel tickets opts to fight fines in court

Area couple issued $12K in COVID-related travel tickets opts to fight fines in court

'It is completely wrong and we can't let it happen without a fight,' says couple's daughter; Barrie-Innisfil MP John Brassard calls Perrys' plight 'a ridiculous situation'
Five new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka Friday

Five new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka Friday

There are no new cases in Orillia or in the surrounding townships, according to the health unit's daily update
Orillia LifeLabs employee says physical, verbal abuse pushed her to quit

Orillia LifeLabs employee says physical, verbal abuse pushed her to quit

One employee had a urine sample tossed at her from a vehicle; union calls the work environment 'absolute madness'
Final vaccination hurdles remain before Ontario further lifts pandemic restrictions

Final vaccination hurdles remain before Ontario further lifts pandemic restrictions

Eighty per cent of all Ontarians aged 12 and older must have at least one shot, 75 per cent need to be fully immunized and all public health units must have fully vaccinated 70 per cent of eligible residents before the province can move on from Step 3
Orillia Lakers 'excited' about plans to return to the court

Orillia Lakers 'excited' about plans to return to the court

The Orillia basketball program is looking forward to offering both a rep and house league program and is in need of coaches for this year's programs
Superior Propane fire ruled 'accidental,' damages pegged at around $1M

Superior Propane fire ruled 'accidental,' damages pegged at around $1M

'The actual source of the leak is not known. Due to the damage ... it is difficult to narrow down,' says OFM official
Highway 400 reopens through Barrie; victim identified in fatal hit-and-run

Highway 400 reopens through Barrie; victim identified in fatal hit-and-run

'We are not sure why the pedestrian was on or near the highway. There is no vehicle nearby that was theirs,' says OPP sergeant of 27-year-old victim
New OMAH video chronicles tales of heroism, ties to Orillia

New OMAH video chronicles tales of heroism, ties to Orillia

It's been an 'emotional journey' for Orillia's Fred Kallin to research the history of his father, Nils, who saved the lives of prisoners in Japanese prison camps