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Former Lakehead president remembered for determination to bring campus to Orillia

Fred Gilbert, who died Nov. 2, 'was head-down, tireless, a juggernaut in moving that campus forward,' founding dean recalls

Nov 11, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

A look at our first week of OrilliaMatters+

Plus a peek at this week's OrilliaMatters+ exclusive content, contests and more

Nov 11, 2020 11:45 AM Read more >

Lakehead seeking feedback on plans for new innovation hub

Consultations next week will help shape new hub, which will aid businesses and organizations in the region

Nov 11, 2020 11:30 AM Read more >

Ontario reports 1,426 new cases of COVID-19 today

The last five days have been the five highest daily case counts reported in the province to date

Nov 11, 2020 10:49 AM Read more >

WATCH: Remembrance Day from the National War Memorial

2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War

Nov 11, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

When local soldier returned from Afghanistan, 'he had no life in his eyes'

Master Cpl. Jon Woolvett, a Canadian military veteran who did two tours of Afghanistan, died earlier this year at the age of 38

Nov 11, 2020 8:45 AM Read more >

SERIES: Cipolla says health of community, economy are keys

'I will work hard on behalf of the people in this community,' says long-time councillor who expects to pursue 'one last term' to see that projects are finished

Nov 11, 2020 7:30 AM Read more >

Good morning, Orillia!

Lest we forget.

Nov 11, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

Health unit 'still working out fine details' of province's current restrictions

The Simcoe Muskoka region has been under the yellow zone restrictions since Saturday

Nov 10, 2020 8:00 PM Read more >

Orillia's pre-recorded Remembrance Day service airing Wednesday

Rogers TV programming will include Orillia service, Oro-Medonte segment

Nov 10, 2020 7:15 PM Read more >