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Victoria Harbour explosion still under investigation

Victoria Harbour explosion still under investigation

Police hope someone can submit information that solves the mystery of the suspicious sound heard just after midnight, Nov. 6
Youth Haven's Boxes of Hope 'uplifting' to those in need (VIDEO)

Youth Haven's Boxes of Hope 'uplifting' to those in need (VIDEO)

'It gives them hope that someone cares and gives them the confidence that they can take on any challenge,' says official
Details about fatality in Ramara not likely to be made public

Details about fatality in Ramara not likely to be made public

'It’s probably the type of incident we don’t normally release information on,' constable says; male's body was found by train tracks last weekend
City to begin its 'status quo' budget deliberations on Monday

City to begin its 'status quo' budget deliberations on Monday

'Recognizing this past year has been difficult for many, Orillia council put forward a mandate for a zero per cent tax increase for 2021,' says mayor
Local man jailed after 'pinky' drug party killed his friend

Local man jailed after 'pinky' drug party killed his friend

'There is a cruelty behind twists of fate that leave loved ones to pick up the pieces of lives shattered by a single fateful act,' says judge
Know the signs of senior abuse: OPP

Know the signs of senior abuse: OPP

The OPP reminds the public that most senior abuse is perpetrated by a family member or someone who is known to the senior
WATCH: 'We're staring down the barrel of another lockdown,' says Ford

WATCH: 'We're staring down the barrel of another lockdown,' says Ford

Some health units moved into stricter tiers based on rise of COVID-19 cases
Health unit reports 30 new COVID cases in Simcoe County today

Health unit reports 30 new COVID cases in Simcoe County today

There are no new cases in Orillia or surrounding townships today; To date, there have been 1,551 cases in Simcoe County and 1,410 have recovered
Public board switching to hybrid model for secondary students

Public board switching to hybrid model for secondary students

‘The semester, to date, has required all of us to adapt,’ says SCDSB superintendent
Modular apartments on Elgin Street welcome first renters (5 photos)

Modular apartments on Elgin Street welcome first renters (5 photos)

One of the two buildings is now occupied; 'It’s made the street look better. It brightens the area up. This street is improving,' says co-owner