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Adventurous Orillia woman celebrates 100th birthday (5 photos)

Adventurous Orillia woman celebrates 100th birthday (5 photos)

'I know a lot of people, but to have so many come here today is incredible,' said Glen Speer surrounded by dozens of friends and family members
Surgeons 'make do' with outdated operating rooms at Southlake

Surgeons 'make do' with outdated operating rooms at Southlake

'We're doing a lot of amazing things despite those limitations,' said official of busy Newmarket hospital
Task force grappling with issues around 'ghost hotels' in Tiny Township

Task force grappling with issues around 'ghost hotels' in Tiny Township

‘Ghost hotels ... have the potential to change the character of the area and result in a large number of land use planning impacts,' said planner
As soccer gains momentum, local Rovers make big moves

As soccer gains momentum, local Rovers make big moves

'It's critical we invest in our local development pathways during this time to ensure our region is participating in this positive momentum,' says Simcoe County Rovers CEO
Ontario's economy rebounding but pandemic scars remain, say experts

Ontario's economy rebounding but pandemic scars remain, say experts

Ontario small retailers are taking a financial battering but panellists see opportunities in critical minerals, health-care sector
Fund established to help local family in wake of tubing tragedy

Fund established to help local family in wake of tubing tragedy

Douglas Coppin, 35, died during family vacation up north; He and his wife were 'soul mates, best friends, goal setters, and each other’s everything'
Six Orillia residents among 28 new COVID cases in region

Six Orillia residents among 28 new COVID cases in region

Three of the Orillia cases are linked to an outbreak, says the health unit; There have been zero COVID-releated deaths this month in the region
Orillia Royals begin quest for provincial championship tonight

Orillia Royals begin quest for provincial championship tonight

'It’s extremely important to our players because for most of them it’s their very last kick at the can for minor baseball,' says Royals manager
OPP charge duo with attempting to sell stolen generators

OPP charge duo with attempting to sell stolen generators

Police say the pair, who now each face several charges, were trying to sell the stolen property from their vehicle
OPP seeking public's help to find stolen construction trailer

OPP seeking public's help to find stolen construction trailer

Trailer is valued at more than $20,000 and was stolen from a business in Gravenhurst early Wednesday morning, say OPP