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'I thought there was a need to create conversation perhaps, but also to shed light on the issues that are happening in Orillia,' says actor, speaker, writer with local roots

In his guide to beating climate change, expert says architects, engineers and tradespeople need to blaze the trail toward a greener future

'Protecting our seniors and vulnerable people has been at the forefront of our strategy to combat COVID-19,' says Downey

'When we’re talking about COVID, we’re essentially talking about variants of concern in Simcoe-Muskoka,' says Gardner

OPP report that lack of seat belt use contributed to 55 driver/passenger deaths

'I encourage everyone to thank their neighbourhood school crossing guard. We are very fortunate ... to have such a devoted group of staff,' says mayor

The town's request to have the Federation of Canadian Municipalities back its proposal to include hateful symbols in Canadian hate speech laws has now been supported by national directors

The group says new data shows variants of concern are driving pandemic growth, accounting for 733 of 1,489 total cases

Police identify victim as an elderly man; Roads closed in the area for the ongoing investigation