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Oro-Medonte man facing impaired charge after Severn Township crash

Oro-Medonte man facing impaired charge after Severn Township crash

The single-vehicle crash occurred on Town Line near Upper Big Chute Road on Thursday night; 63-year-old man facing two charges
Iconic church hall was heart of Matchedash Parish (4 photos)

Iconic church hall was heart of Matchedash Parish (4 photos)

'The hall was where everything happened – dances, card games, get-togethers... and the square dances. The annual turkey suppers were legendary,' recalls former warden
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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Victory not always on the battlefield, says father whose son was killed in Afghanistan

Victory not always on the battlefield, says father whose son was killed in Afghanistan

'These are soldiers. They wanted to be there. Kevin wanted to be there,' says Fred McKay of his son who grew up in Oro-Medonte
Tug life is being celebrated in Midland this weekend

Tug life is being celebrated in Midland this weekend

Event 'has a tendency to draw the tourists in, bring the people down, and give them an event to go to,' says official; There is a light parade tonight and activities all weekend
Blue-green algae bloom confirmed in Hammell's Bay

Blue-green algae bloom confirmed in Hammell's Bay

Residents and visitors are urged to avoid swimming in the water, be cautious about eating fish caught in the area and not to let pets or livestock drink the water
New program created to bring CNE experience into your home

New program created to bring CNE experience into your home

'We’re excited for this year’s lineup of virtual programming (that) ... brings unique experiences to people’s homes, wherever they may be,' says official
OHL vaccination policy expanded to include fans

OHL vaccination policy expanded to include fans

The policy covers spectators along with anyone else who attends OHL events, including games and practices
'People are in crisis:' Hike in local overdose deaths cause for concern

'People are in crisis:' Hike in local overdose deaths cause for concern

'It’s time for the government to step up,' says Lighthouse official of five local deaths in six weeks; Coun. Ralph Cipolla says 'we have to do something'
Five Orillia residents among 21 new COVID cases reported Friday

Five Orillia residents among 21 new COVID cases reported Friday

A Barrie man has died after contracting COVID-19; his is the first COVID-related death in Simcoe Muskoka reported this month