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Mom of overdose victim wants drug traffickers treated like serial killers

Mom of overdose victim wants drug traffickers treated like serial killers

Paris Williams was 24 when he died from opioid poisoning last year; in a rare move, police have charged his alleged fentanyl dealer with manslaughter
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Park Street graduate inks 'underdog story' rooted in Orillia childhood

Park Street graduate inks 'underdog story' rooted in Orillia childhood

'This is a story that really touches on that force within us that says we can go forward,' says Michael McMullen, who will be at Manticore Books Saturday
Federal funds a 'step in right direction' in family medicine crisis

Federal funds a 'step in right direction' in family medicine crisis

'Many family doctors cannot afford to run their practices in the current framework, and that needs to be addressed,' says doctor
Vigil for missing councillor ‘a beacon to light his way’ (VIDEO)

Vigil for missing councillor ‘a beacon to light his way’ (VIDEO)

‘Never lose faith’: Ward 2 Coun. Michael Vagnini has been missing since Jan. 27, and the community gathered to support his friends and family
'Unacceptable': Barrie skate park hit with hateful graffiti

'Unacceptable': Barrie skate park hit with hateful graffiti

'City crews will attempt to remove the graffiti right away. If it can’t be removed, it will be painted over,' says official
'We'll step up': Ford vows action on emergency department waits

'We'll step up': Ford vows action on emergency department waits

'I'm going to be zoned in on these emergency departments. I'll put the money in that is needed,' Ford vows
Orillia Rowing Club drops anchor on inaugural online auction

Orillia Rowing Club drops anchor on inaugural online auction

Fundraiser includes gift certificates, services and merchandise donated by locate businesses
Area man connected to cyber-extortion ring pleads guilty

Area man connected to cyber-extortion ring pleads guilty

Mikhail Vasiliev scheduled to be sentenced in March; charges were laid after 2.5-year probe into scheme that 'harmed victims around the world'
City to seek ways of improving snow removal during extreme weather

City to seek ways of improving snow removal during extreme weather

'Judging by this last snow event we had, it's clear that something really needs to change,' said Coun. Luke Leatherdale in calling for a report on issue