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Victoria Crescent canal a popular spot that lures many local anglers

Victoria Crescent canal a popular spot that lures many local anglers

'Usually, every third time you cast your line in you are catching a fish. It’s a good spot,' says local fisherman
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Spring will come and so will happiness. Hold on. Life will get warmer.
Third wave means it's time to 'double down' on precautions: OSMH president

Third wave means it's time to 'double down' on precautions: OSMH president

OSMH has increased number of ICU beds, postponed surgeries and is accepting patient transfers; 'We all have to do our part,' official urges
Wind gusts up to 80 km/h possible on Friday

Wind gusts up to 80 km/h possible on Friday

Strong winds are expected to develop early Friday and could last into the evening before easing
Man in violent takedown 'happy' Barrie officer facing charges

Man in violent takedown 'happy' Barrie officer facing charges

'I’m a little disappointed he’s on paid leave and still unsure if he’s going to be a police officer ... after how he treated me and how he behaved as an officer,' says Skyler Kent
Lighthouse participant in isolation after shelter reports first positive COVID-19 case

Lighthouse participant in isolation after shelter reports first positive COVID-19 case

'We are taking all the precautions and doing everything that is necessary,' says Lighthouse official; Orillia man not happy with the way incident is being handled
Pedophile whose sex crimes date back to Orillia in 1977 declared dangerous offender

Pedophile whose sex crimes date back to Orillia in 1977 declared dangerous offender

Walter Starnaman 'went to considerable lengths to engineer a situation where he would have access to a young female child,' decision says
Area business leaders can learn to adapt at upcoming webinar

Area business leaders can learn to adapt at upcoming webinar

Local experts will participate in May 20 event and talk about transitioning and staying in control amid negative financial growth
Virtual concert planned in support of local dog rescue group

Virtual concert planned in support of local dog rescue group

May 1 event will include headliner Carl Dixon, Canadian rock legend of Coney Hatch, The Guess Who and April Wine
Fired Sienna nursing home exec alleges rampant resident abuse; company rejects suit

Fired Sienna nursing home exec alleges rampant resident abuse; company rejects suit

In his claim against Sienna Senior Living, which operates Spencer House in Orillia, Chris Leedham alleges residents were mistreated; Sienna denies the allegations