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Six charged under Reopening Ontario Act in Oro-Medonte

Six charged under Reopening Ontario Act in Oro-Medonte

The charges stem from an investigation into a gathering at a short-term rental property
GUEST COLUMN: Kick your kitchen fatigue this summer

GUEST COLUMN: Kick your kitchen fatigue this summer

Answering the age-old question of what’s for dinner every day has started to wear many of us down, says dietitian who offers some tips to help overcome the fatigue
Local man facing charges in connection with Scout Valley arsons

Local man facing charges in connection with Scout Valley arsons

The arrest was made shortly after 8:30 Saturday morning after police recognized the suspect in a parking lot near Scout Valley
Area trail is dotted with historical footnotes (7 photos)

Area trail is dotted with historical footnotes (7 photos)

Trail, a section of the Ganaraska Trail and Trans Canada Trail, is easily accessible off Highway 27 and boasts benches with great views
Pop-up clinic in Coldwater doles out shots with a side of hope (5 Photos)

Pop-up clinic in Coldwater doles out shots with a side of hope (5 Photos)

'It’s a community effort. We’ve sort of all been secluded and today we get to be outside and watch our friends and neighbours get their shots,' says official
GUEST COLUMN: Leafs-Habs series rekindles magical memories

GUEST COLUMN: Leafs-Habs series rekindles magical memories

Series featuring iconic Original Six rivals pits neighbour against neighbour as fans of both teams live and die with every goal, save and decision
Orillia lumber baron was 'man of influence,' shaped area's history

Orillia lumber baron was 'man of influence,' shaped area's history

John Thomson was a prominent member of one of Orillia' s founding families and was described as a dynamic, outstanding businessman
Frost expected overnight and into Sunday morning

Frost expected overnight and into Sunday morning

Ground temperatures are expected to drop to near or below freezing tonight
Science Table urges Ford to reopen schools on a regional basis

Science Table urges Ford to reopen schools on a regional basis

The recommendation was made in a letter addressed to Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Saturday
Ontario reports 1,057 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 1,057 new COVID cases Saturday

Saturday's report includes 2.057 recoveries and 15 deaths