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Local teacher proves you're never too old to play with LEGO (11 photos)

Local teacher proves you're never too old to play with LEGO (11 photos)

'I get in a zone when building … I find it just relaxing,' Kerry Morrow says of her love of LEGO
Area driver facing impaired charges after fatal crash in King Township

Area driver facing impaired charges after fatal crash in King Township

Police say a 19-year-old pedestrian was struck while working in the area
New book opens up 'Hidden Muskoka' to a new generation of explorers

New book opens up 'Hidden Muskoka' to a new generation of explorers

Author Andrew Hind has put together a personal and fascinating look at North America's 'number one summer destination’
Ontario reports 1,794 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 1,794 new COVID cases Saturday

Saturday's report includes 2,520 recoveries
Floral Park Store was the hub of Rama Road community

Floral Park Store was the hub of Rama Road community

Store on Rama Road doubled as a post office, had gas pumps, boasted locally-made ice cream and offered much more in the 1930s
LETTER: Maintaining vigilance vital over long weekend, doctor warns

LETTER: Maintaining vigilance vital over long weekend, doctor warns

Local doctor Jeff Pitcher has a reminder for area residents as we head into the long weekend
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Don’t tell people your plans. Show them your results.
Outdoor visits allowed at long-term care homes starting Saturday

Outdoor visits allowed at long-term care homes starting Saturday

A maximum of two general visitors are allowed per resident at one time
Double-murder suspect appeared afraid when police arrived, trial hears

Double-murder suspect appeared afraid when police arrived, trial hears

Barrie police constable testifies Dyrrin Daley was calm, co-operative and 'maybe scared'
Local golf clubs bracing for busy weekend as courses re-open

Local golf clubs bracing for busy weekend as courses re-open

'The phone has been ringing off the hook. We will have a pretty much full tee sheet over the next three days,' says local golf club official