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Ontario to spend millions to recruit new French teachers

Ontario to spend millions to recruit new French teachers

'We are acting to meet the clear needs and fix a decade-long shortage in Ontario,' says Education Minister Stephen Lecce
Loaded gun, knives and drugs seized during Barrie Road bust

Loaded gun, knives and drugs seized during Barrie Road bust

A Rama woman, a Barrie man and a Toronto man are facing multiple charges after cocaine, fentanyl and currency were discovered during traffic stop
Ontario reports 345 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 345 new COVID cases Friday

Today's update also includes 624 recoveries, 37 new hospitalizations, and one death
Virtual homes tour surpasses expectations, raises $26K (4 photos)

Virtual homes tour surpasses expectations, raises $26K (4 photos)

The Canadian Federation of University Women (Orillia) reports 543 people from across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Asia registered to attend the virtual tour
Local man handing out free mini Canada Day flags to residents

Local man handing out free mini Canada Day flags to residents

'This is my way to pay it forward so younger families can enjoy Canada Day in Orillia again one day,' says Orillia Canada Day committee member
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Focus on the good
Crown calls accused murderer's account 'an evolving story of untruths, omissions and lies'

Crown calls accused murderer's account 'an evolving story of untruths, omissions and lies'

Crown attorney presents final submissions in double-murder trial; 'These were two unarmed, unprepared men who were wiped out'
Friday evening farmers' markets coming to downtown Orillia

Friday evening farmers' markets coming to downtown Orillia

'We’re excited,' says city official, vowing night markets will 'provide a unique experience for our patrons'
Two Orillia men charged after break and enter with knife

Two Orillia men charged after break and enter with knife

Police say they seized a quantity of fentanyl from one of the accused after he broke into a Walker Avenue residence
David Hawke to address 'boorish' invasive species at forum tonight

David Hawke to address 'boorish' invasive species at forum tonight

Hawke is expected to cover the top five invasive species that are threatening to alter the natural ecosystem in our region and provide tips on how to combat them