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Teen drowns in Muskoka River

Teen drowns in Muskoka River

Body of 18-year-old recovered Sunday morning from river in Bracebridge
COLUMN: Local students deserved outdoor graduation this year

COLUMN: Local students deserved outdoor graduation this year

Virtual graduations were the norm this year at high schools in Midland and Penetanguishene, something Rebekah McKinnon says wasn't the best option
Phragmites: the 'bad boy' of invasive species

Phragmites: the 'bad boy' of invasive species

Phragmites wreaks havoc on not only native species, but municipal budgets, too, columnist explains
Ontario reports 213 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 213 new COVID cases Sunday

Sunday's report included 286 recoveries
Law firm offering university scholarship to high school grads interested in studying law

Law firm offering university scholarship to high school grads interested in studying law

Recipient will receive up to $2,000 for tuition and a $500 bonus to cover school supplies
Extended See You on the Patio program brings 'great energy' to downtown Orillia

Extended See You on the Patio program brings 'great energy' to downtown Orillia

Program expanded to include Saturday-evening street closures; 'The biggest comment from everybody downtown is they should do this all the time'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Take a moment to notice the beauty around you
From BTRU to VIP, police programs vary across county schools

From BTRU to VIP, police programs vary across county schools

There is 'real value in having a police presence around the schools,' says Orillia OPP constable
LETTER: 'Time to crack down' on drug crime

LETTER: 'Time to crack down' on drug crime

'They should not be let out on the streets after they were just arrested for the exact same charges,' reader says
LCBO reminding Ontarians not to drink and drive with Muskoka chair installations (4 photos)

LCBO reminding Ontarians not to drink and drive with Muskoka chair installations (4 photos)

Installations created from wrecked vehicles will appear at four LCBO locations