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Duo wanted for brazen Highway 11 theft of tandem trailer

Duo wanted for brazen Highway 11 theft of tandem trailer

Pair pulled off highway into business near Line 2 and quickly stole tandem trailer before jumping back on the busy highway Monday night
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Good morning, Orillia!

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Family goes the distance to celebrate parents' 65th anniversary (5 photos)

Family goes the distance to celebrate parents' 65th anniversary (5 photos)

Harold and Wilma Virgint, married in 1955, still reside together at Orillia's Champlain Manor; their kids had a window visit Thursday to mark the occasion
'Five minutes longer, you would have been writing a different story,' says rescuer

'Five minutes longer, you would have been writing a different story,' says rescuer

'It was extremely dangerous leaving and, to be honest, I would have never gone out there with the way the waves were had it not been for this incident,' says boater
Six local high school students win Excellence in Education awards

Six local high school students win Excellence in Education awards

'We are honoured to recognize each of these incredible kids,' said official from OSSTF District 17 Simcoe
Cheers to Mariposa! New lager celebrates festival's 60th anniversary

Cheers to Mariposa! New lager celebrates festival's 60th anniversary

Festival teams up with Sawdust City to offer an 'ideal summer lager'; virtual Mariposa concert being live-streamed tonight
Hospital extends online Essential Concert Series into summer

Hospital extends online Essential Concert Series into summer

'Response to the live shows and the subsequent recordings has been really inspiring,' says event organizer
Seven new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Simcoe County today

Seven new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Simcoe County today

With one day remaining, there are already more cases reported this week over last for the region; There are no new cases in Orillia
Residents want city to curb 'crazy' speeding problem on their street

Residents want city to curb 'crazy' speeding problem on their street

Signs posted by residents on Nottawasaga Street drew complaint, must be removed from city property; 'How can you get upset with somebody when they’re just trying to protect their kids?' sign maker wonders
WATCH: Province announces 'cautious restart' to long-term care, retirement home visits

WATCH: Province announces 'cautious restart' to long-term care, retirement home visits

He will be joined by health minister, long-term care minister, and children and social services minister