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No foul play suspected in death of male recovered from lake

No foul play suspected in death of male recovered from lake

Orillia OPP have identified the man as William Ashman, 64, who was found in the water near West Street South on Saturday
SERIES: Amid challenges, Emond hopes city can regain momentum

SERIES: Amid challenges, Emond hopes city can regain momentum

'Our city’s financial position is sound and I believe our future will be very positive as we emerge from the pandemic,' says Emond
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Good morning, Orillia!

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Area driver facing charges after two early-morning incidents

Area driver facing charges after two early-morning incidents

The driver is facing charges of dangerous operation as well as flight from peace officer
Orillia Public Library takes its Remembrance Day activities online

Orillia Public Library takes its Remembrance Day activities online

'It’s important to keep the memory of these people who served for our country going,' said library official of ambitous new plans
Male dead after incident 'involving a train' in Ramara

Male dead after incident 'involving a train' in Ramara

Body was found early Sunday morning in area of Concession Road 1
Former local resident lends talents to new comedy music album

Former local resident lends talents to new comedy music album

Dave Dalrymple, who went to high school in Orillia; 'These two worlds aren’t as far apart as you would think,' he says of comedy and music scenes
Trivia for MS Couch Edition looking for local trivia lovers

Trivia for MS Couch Edition looking for local trivia lovers

'We want to be able to help as many people as we can and it’s through events like this' that provide funding, says local official
Partnership to teach police how to identify, help homeless veterans

Partnership to teach police how to identify, help homeless veterans

When a homeless veteran is identified, police are to contact Veterans Affairs to verify the veteran's service to better understand their present situation
In wake of poppy box thefts, Legion 'devastated with the loss'

In wake of poppy box thefts, Legion 'devastated with the loss'

Theft of poppy boxes from Waubaushene area businesses is 'very, very disappointing for our veterans who deserve the financial assistance'