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Unhappy bank client charged with uttering threats

Unhappy bank client charged with uttering threats

The man was asked to leave the bank after causing a disturbance, then called the bank to make threats; Bank was closed until male was in custody
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

You can if you think you can.
Team Howard moves to 5-1 in Calgary

Team Howard moves to 5-1 in Calgary

A string of three consecutive victories leave Team Howard in a good position heading into the final day of round robin action at the Brier
Foster-care system being revamped in wake of boy's death

Foster-care system being revamped in wake of boy's death

'I am focused on making tangible changes to Ontario’s child welfare system ... we know there is much more to do,' says Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop
Lecture series to probe possibilities for a post-pandemic world

Lecture series to probe possibilities for a post-pandemic world

St. Paul's, Orillia Public Library, Creative Nomad Studios and others have online offerings that will appeal to wide range of interest, says arts columnist
'Coolest woman in province,' with Orillia roots, releases new music

'Coolest woman in province,' with Orillia roots, releases new music

Kirty has been making music since she was a kid while growing up on a hobby farm just outside of Orillia
LETTER: Reader vows to tackle bullies with kindness

LETTER: Reader vows to tackle bullies with kindness

Reader urges comments to use their real names and stand behind their comments, stressing it's vital the community shows kindness and judges less
Georgian to host first Pow Wow at Home virtual festival

Georgian to host first Pow Wow at Home virtual festival

Festival to celebrate, learn about Indigenous culture, songs and dance
'Orchestrated' maskless group upsets apple cart at Midland store

'Orchestrated' maskless group upsets apple cart at Midland store

'It was just a very horrible experience and pretty upsetting ...they put the lives in jeopardy of everyone who was in there,' says upset customer
Readers reflect on 'life-changing' lessons learned during pandemic

Readers reflect on 'life-changing' lessons learned during pandemic

'I had no idea that I would be craving the feeling of a hug, or to touch someone’s hand, or to see my family and hug and kiss my grandson like I do now,' says reader