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Gravenhurst man accused of armed robbery at McDonald's drive-thru

Gravenhurst man accused of armed robbery at McDonald's drive-thru

32-year-old from Gravenhurst is accused of pointing a firearm
Ontario reports record 4,812 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports record 4,812 new COVID cases today

The province reported 3,151 recoveries, 25 deaths, and 203 new hospitalizations in today's update
Emergency dispatchers celebrated as 'lifelines' for front-line officers

Emergency dispatchers celebrated as 'lifelines' for front-line officers

'It’s one of those jobs that doesn’t get a lot of credit, but when you call 9-1-1, they are the first calm voice that you hear, they help people in dire situations,' says OPP officer
'Dire' situation sparks mayor to call for vigilance (VIDEO)

'Dire' situation sparks mayor to call for vigilance (VIDEO)

'The risks are too high and the consequences too deadly' to let our collective guard down, says mayor, urging people not to 'become complacent'
Stanton takes fight to save Keewatin to Parliament Hill

Stanton takes fight to save Keewatin to Parliament Hill

Simcoe North MP is asking Heritage Minister to intercede; 'This is a significant, potentially pivotal step,' says president of Friends of Keewatin group
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Enjoy the day
Public feedback encouraged on 'exciting' waterfront plans

Public feedback encouraged on 'exciting' waterfront plans

'I believe it’s time for change. If we create a neighbourhood down there, it’s better for everyone,' says councillor; You can provide input until April 18
Local lung transplant survivor urges people to donate organs

Local lung transplant survivor urges people to donate organs

While pandemic has cancelled several Organ Donor Awareness Month events, message is as important as ever, says Orillia woman
Cases from 'bush party' outbreak in Grey Bruce spill into Simcoe County

Cases from 'bush party' outbreak in Grey Bruce spill into Simcoe County

Medical officer of health, Dr. Arra, has declared a 'community outbreak' in eastern Grey County with 21 confirmed COVID cases linked
OHL return would be 'irresponsible' with COVID numbers rising: Official (update)

OHL return would be 'irresponsible' with COVID numbers rising: Official (update)

The format for a potential return also remains up in the air at this point