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Hewitts gearing up to host 'fun and magical' Christmas Festival

'It’s different, but it still allows for families to keep those Christmas traditions going,' says local business owner of unique festive event that will start Dec. 1

Nov 25, 2020 11:30 AM Read more >

Ontario reports 1,373 new COVID cases today

The province also reported 35 deaths today

Nov 25, 2020 10:36 AM Read more >

Orillia man arrested after police seize suspected cocaine

Incident took place on Nov. 21 in Sturgeon Falls

Nov 25, 2020 10:15 AM Read more >

Ontario expected to release guidelines for celebrating winter holidays amid COVID-19

Province's most recent modelling showed the province is on track to see up to 6,500 new daily cases of COVID-19 by mid-December

Nov 25, 2020 9:50 AM Read more >

Local students earn award for efforts to support Building Hope

Students of Hope earn Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy award; 'We’re not looking for recognition, but it’s nice because we’re getting the word out there,' student says

Nov 25, 2020 9:30 AM Read more >

County councillors talk trash, OK $31M waste contract

Councillors delve into the merits of rubber versus plastic wheels, colours and size of bins, and different locking mechanisms

Nov 25, 2020 7:45 AM Read more >

Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Travel is expected to be impacted due to moderate to heavy snow, particularly on Highway 400 and Highway 11

Nov 25, 2020 7:24 AM Read more >

Good morning, Orillia!

Keep dreaming

Nov 25, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

Barrie 'AAA' hockey team in isolation after positive COVID test

Chairman Hugh Campbell says it was the 'AAA' organization's first positive test and the players are following the health unit's guidelines

Nov 24, 2020 8:15 PM Read more >

Former psychiatric patients testify about harmful impacts of experimental treatments

New hearing will attach dollar figure to liability of two former Oak Ridge doctors and the Crown

Nov 24, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >