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Hike for Hospice shatters goal, raises more than $30,000

Hike for Hospice shatters goal, raises more than $30,000

'100% of the proceeds stay in the Orillia area by directly supporting the services offered by Hospice Orillia and Mariposa House Hospice,' official says
Orilllia OPP arrest driver seen drinking alcohol in vehicle

Orilllia OPP arrest driver seen drinking alcohol in vehicle

The 25-year-old faces impaired charges after bust on Memorial Avenue
Orillia OPP seize weapons during traffic stop on West Street

Orillia OPP seize weapons during traffic stop on West Street

The 35-year-old driver from Orillia faces multiple charges as a result
City seeking artists to animate See You on the Patio program

City seeking artists to animate See You on the Patio program

'Our goal is to create a dynamic program across the city that meets the guidelines set out by the provincial and local health experts,' says city official
OPP say driver launched over curb during police pursuit

OPP say driver launched over curb during police pursuit

Police say that the driver was impaired and caused damage to his vehicle
Ontario reports 3,424 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 3,424 new COVID cases Thursday

Today's update includes 192 new hospitalizations, 3,997 recoveries, and 26 deaths
Spikeball is the 'lawn game of your wildest dreams' (3 photos)

Spikeball is the 'lawn game of your wildest dreams' (3 photos)

'It’s easy to learn; it’s good exercise, and really portable,' says local Spikeball enthusiast of unique game that can be played - safely - almost anywhere
LETTER: Citizen says amalgamation idea is not just trash talk

LETTER: Citizen says amalgamation idea is not just trash talk

'Disjointed and ineffective patchwork of measures generates consternation and frustration for all of us living in this area,' laments letter writer
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go.
Fall plans for local schools to come by end of this month: officials

Fall plans for local schools to come by end of this month: officials

'We have to look closer at this funding to see what we can do. We also have to focus on what’s best for students,' says local school board official