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Orillia teen charged with impaired after driving wrong way on Highway 11

Orillia teen charged with impaired after driving wrong way on Highway 11

Concerned citizen alerted OPP about the driver, who was believed to be impaired; Orillia man, 18, facing charges
Virtual college fair a one-stop shop for prospective students

Virtual college fair a one-stop shop for prospective students

'There’s no cost to attend and it’s the perfect opportunity to ask questions and get insight from our faculty and student recruitment specialists,' official says
Lakehead top of the class in Maclean’s university rankings

Lakehead top of the class in Maclean’s university rankings

Lakehead also ranked eighth out of 19 primarily undergraduate universities from across Canada
Police search for missing woman (UPDATE: Located)

Police search for missing woman (UPDATE: Located)

Colleen Turner, 46, was last seen Friday afternoon on Maple Valley Road in Severn Township
There are 55 new COVID cases in Simcoe County since Friday

There are 55 new COVID cases in Simcoe County since Friday

While there are no new cases in Orillia, there are three new cases in Oro-Medonte Township; Four people in the region are currently hospitalized
Man found guilty of assaulting referee at Orillia lacrosse tourney

Man found guilty of assaulting referee at Orillia lacrosse tourney

Dwayne Palomaki found guilty of assault causing bodily harm during tournament in June of 2019; judge dismisses claims he acted in self-defence
OSMH employee thankful to be alive after COVID battle (VIDEO)

OSMH employee thankful to be alive after COVID battle (VIDEO)

Check out this heart-wrenching video about a local family's experience battling COVID-19; 'It was very scary,' says family member of ordeal
WATCH: Province to release 2020 budget on Thursday

WATCH: Province to release 2020 budget on Thursday

Today's announcement comes after the government said it will take "swift action" to curb the record number of COVID-19 cases
Entries sought for prestigious student humour writing contest

Entries sought for prestigious student humour writing contest

After being cancelled last year due to the pandemic, the Stephen Leacock Associates have reinstated the competition for youths between 14 and 19
Report of gun-toting male near Victoria Park leads to arrest

Report of gun-toting male near Victoria Park leads to arrest

Police received multiple calls on Friday night about possible long gun that appeared to be discarded; 19-year-old faces multiple charges