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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'
Funding a 'tremendous step forward' for skilled trades: Dunlop

Funding a 'tremendous step forward' for skilled trades: Dunlop

'There is no better time to find a rewarding career in this sector,' says Simcoe North MPP of provincial funding to aid various sectors
Health unit reports 51 new COVID cases in Simcoe County

Health unit reports 51 new COVID cases in Simcoe County

There has not been a single new case reported in Orillia this month, says the health unit