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Local rock band celebrating new album with live show tonight

Local rock band celebrating new album with live show tonight

'All the songs are about stories, people, and places that have to do with Orillia,' says drummer of local band, Unbranded
Another tornado confirmed in region; this time in Thornbury

Another tornado confirmed in region; this time in Thornbury

Since July 13, nine tornadoes and two downbursts have hit Grey County, Simcoe County and Muskoka areas
Ontario reports 226 new COVID-19 cases Friday as cases climb again

Ontario reports 226 new COVID-19 cases Friday as cases climb again

Province also reports 11 new deaths and 148 more recoveries; This is the fifth straight day the number of cases climbed
Penetanguishene considering new $49-million rec facility

Penetanguishene considering new $49-million rec facility

‘Sticker shock’ offset by possible government grants the main concern despite unanimous vote
COLUMN: Timing makes it hard to tune in to Tokyo Olympics

COLUMN: Timing makes it hard to tune in to Tokyo Olympics

While this year's Summer Games are hard to follow due to time change, reporter Shawn Gibson recalls 1996 Atlanta Olympics where Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey put Canada firmly on the sporting map
Orillia OPP aiding in search for missing Bracebridge man (UPDATE: Search resumes today)

Orillia OPP aiding in search for missing Bracebridge man (UPDATE: Search resumes today)

The man has a seasonal cottage on Sparrow Lake and is believed to have left early this morning on a canoe
LETTER: Size of county's new waste carts 'daunting' for some

LETTER: Size of county's new waste carts 'daunting' for some

Resident urges county to provide options for new collection bins to reflect 'growing’ and ‘increasingly diverse' communities
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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Former YMCA building being transformed into health and wellness centre

Former YMCA building being transformed into health and wellness centre

'I’m glad that the building is going to be used for health and wellness,' says Kirby Wagg, who is hoping to champion a 'scaled-down' YMCA in Orillia
As pandemic wanes, concern rises for a resurgence of a child respiratory disease

As pandemic wanes, concern rises for a resurgence of a child respiratory disease

RSV, also known as Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is an infection that appears to be rising in Australia and more recently in the United States