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Severn seeking feedback on possible arts, culture centre

Severn seeking feedback on possible arts, culture centre

Port Severn property was bequeathed to township for arts, culture, recreation and/or heritage programming; survey open until March 1
LETTER: Ex-firefighter defends decision to not rescue dog

LETTER: Ex-firefighter defends decision to not rescue dog

Losses would have been 'incalculable' if someone died in a rescue attempt 'the department was neither trained for nor equipped to undertake'
Province's tow truck licensing regimen a drain on township coffers

Province's tow truck licensing regimen a drain on township coffers

While Oro-Medonte Township misses out on fees, one local tow-truck operator says new regulations provide consumers with more rights
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Local pair charged in drug-trafficking investigation: OPP

Local pair charged in drug-trafficking investigation: OPP

While searching two homes, police say officers seized methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin and oxycodone
Council gives green light to four-way stop for Mary and Douglas

Council gives green light to four-way stop for Mary and Douglas

'Sometimes what people want is different from what the official report (states), and I think this is what people want in that neighbourhood,' said Coun. Cipolla
North Simcoe Victim Services seeking 'empathetic' volunteers

North Simcoe Victim Services seeking 'empathetic' volunteers

'We are the short-term bridge to help people find resources and carry on with their journey,' explains volunteer coordinator
Bayfield St. getting queued up for widening, bridge replacement

Bayfield St. getting queued up for widening, bridge replacement

MTO says it plans to replace the Bayfield Street bridge over Highway 400, as well as its on- and off-ramps, starting in 2026
County marking Black History Month with virtual lecture series

County marking Black History Month with virtual lecture series

Series will feature local historians, authors and advocates
Profs ask province to hike university funding by 11.75% over 5 years

Profs ask province to hike university funding by 11.75% over 5 years

'For too long, faculty, staff, and students at Ontario universities have been forced to do much more with much less due to this underfunding'