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Georgian, Lakehead students scrambling to find housing

Georgian, Lakehead students scrambling to find housing

'Schools from all over have reached out to us saying they’re dealing with a shortage of student housing for the upcoming year,' says Place4Students.com director
Police seize fentanyl, meth during drug bust in Port McNicoll

Police seize fentanyl, meth during drug bust in Port McNicoll

A 38-year-old from Tay Township faces multiple charges as a result of this investigation
REVIEW: Old Love is perfect show to mark return of live theatre

REVIEW: Old Love is perfect show to mark return of live theatre

The Orillia Opera House play is Norm Foster at his best – funny, thoughtful, and often both at the same time, says reviewer who lauds 'marvellous' cast
Police tight-lipped about deceased male found in woods near Front Street

Police tight-lipped about deceased male found in woods near Front Street

Orillia OPP's Crime Unit is assisting with ongoing investigation; OPP official said there is 'no risk' to public safety
Ontario reports 650 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 650 new COVID cases Friday

The latest update noted 444 recoveries and two deaths
Looking back at the legacy of Orillia's Y a year after sale

Looking back at the legacy of Orillia's Y a year after sale

'You never know what you've lost until it's gone,' says local historian and longtime YMCA fan Dave Town
Simcoe-Muskoka parenting podcast gains popularity Canada-wide

Simcoe-Muskoka parenting podcast gains popularity Canada-wide

The OnPoint Parenting Podcast is overseen by the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board and has seen 3,826 downloads since its launch in February
Irish community mourns Barrie medical student killed in crash

Irish community mourns Barrie medical student killed in crash

Nelia Scheeres, who graduated from Barrie's St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School in 2015, had just begun an 18-week internship as part of her course at the University of Limerick
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Motorcyclist crashes into rock face, suffers life-altering injuries

Motorcyclist crashes into rock face, suffers life-altering injuries

The 43-year-old Midland man was flown to a Toronto area trauma centre; OPP officers are investigating the cause of the crash which has closed Muskoka Road 34