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More than 50 tickets issued during first weekend of visitor restrictions

More than 50 tickets issued during first weekend of visitor restrictions

So far, almost 5,000 free resident parking permits have been issued; Despite taking an education-first approach, 53 tickets were issued Sunday
Napoleon looking to hire more than 100 new employees

Napoleon looking to hire more than 100 new employees

Oro-Medonte company says it's adding 110 new positions; Growing company employs more than 1,400 people
CRA scam is proving to be taxing for Orillians: OPP

CRA scam is proving to be taxing for Orillians: OPP

In this scam, someone calls pretending to be a police officer; OPP offers tips to ensure you don't fall victim to this or other scams
There's just one new COVID-19 case in Simcoe County

There's just one new COVID-19 case in Simcoe County

There are now just 18 active cases of COVID-19 in Simcoe County as the numbers continue to trend in a positive direction
Local gym owners pumped up about plans to reopen this week

Local gym owners pumped up about plans to reopen this week

'People have been missing more than just the physical benefits of the gym, but also the psychological aspect,' said local gym owner
Local senior dies from injuries sustained in Highway 12 crash

Local senior dies from injuries sustained in Highway 12 crash

A 69-year-old man faces impaired charges resulting from the July 4 collision on Highway 12; Both drivers had to be extricated
Orillia woman facing charges after bizarre incident in Oro-Medonte

Orillia woman facing charges after bizarre incident in Oro-Medonte

The accused allegedly took a vehicle without consent and was charged with impaired and other offences when police found her a short distance away
Oro-Medonte company lands $2.9M in funding for expansion plans

Oro-Medonte company lands $2.9M in funding for expansion plans

Provincial cash will be used to expand Molded Precision Components' production facility by 45,000 square feet, purchase new systems
Local students could win $1,000 by sharing their 'lockdown lessons'

Local students could win $1,000 by sharing their 'lockdown lessons'

'We’re seeing an interesting mix of humour and serious video submissions that are giving us a really interesting insight into what our kids are really going through'
Ontario confirms 102 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 102 new COVID cases today

There are now 1,400 active lab-confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Ontario