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Good morning, Orillia!

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Taking reins of Orillia OPP detachment 'surreal, incredible'

Taking reins of Orillia OPP detachment 'surreal, incredible'

Insp. Coyer Yateman now has top job at the OPP detachment where he got his start in policing; 'I really, truly care about this area'
A decolonized citizenship ceremony is a step towards reconciliation

A decolonized citizenship ceremony is a step towards reconciliation

Most newcomers arrive in Canada with no knowledge of the country’s dark history
Ribfest returning to Barrie with drive-thru charity event

Ribfest returning to Barrie with drive-thru charity event

Running Aug. 13-15 on Bayfield Street in north-end Barrie, event will raise money to support patient care at RVH
'Very important' new health and social services hub taking shape in Rama

'Very important' new health and social services hub taking shape in Rama

Community members identified need for hub in 2015; it will be a 'safe, welcoming space to come and connect, to feel a sense of belonging'
Tips from public help OPP nab pair of suspected impaired drivers

Tips from public help OPP nab pair of suspected impaired drivers

Bracebridge OPP arrested the suspected impaired drivers within two hours of one another on Saturday night
‘Phragbusters’ lay siege to Waubaushene’s invasive species

‘Phragbusters’ lay siege to Waubaushene’s invasive species

Volunteers, Tay council members and Georgian Bay Forever team up to reduce ecological threat
William Davis, Ontario's 18th premier, dies at 92

William Davis, Ontario's 18th premier, dies at 92

A statement says Davis died in Brampton, Ont. this morning of natural causes surrounded by members of his family
Surprising discovery of nest leaves naturalist feeling a little 'snaky'

Surprising discovery of nest leaves naturalist feeling a little 'snaky'

Baby snakes come equipped with a tracking program built in, explains outdoors columnist of interesting little creatures
Ontario reports 423 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 423 new COVID cases Sunday

Today's update also includes 232 recoveries and six deaths