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Simcoe Contemporary Dancers artistic director steps down

Simcoe Contemporary Dancers artistic director steps down

Dancers are embarking on a Simcoe County Tour, which will feature a stop at Orillia Opera House on Jan. 17
Orillia Hawks soar to senior ladies crown at Barrie Sharkfest

Orillia Hawks soar to senior ladies crown at Barrie Sharkfest

Local squad won four of five games en route to capturing the title at the massive tournament in Barrie
Orillia man nabbed for driving while impaired by drugs

Orillia man nabbed for driving while impaired by drugs

Darcen Power, 26, faces multiple charges after officers noticed 'behaviours that are consistent with being impaired by drugs'
Ontario high school teachers vote for strike as minister calls for mediation

Ontario high school teachers vote for strike as minister calls for mediation

Three of Ontario's four major teachers' unions are taking steps toward potential strikes as they negotiate with the government for new contracts
Take a bag, leave a bag at local grocery stores

Take a bag, leave a bag at local grocery stores

Orillia's Waste Management Advisory Committee launches pilot project with four local retailers
Food insecurity a major problem, says health unit

Food insecurity a major problem, says health unit

Single adult on Ontario Works spends 139 per cent of income on food and rent; Survey shows cost of feeding a family of four rose 8% in last year
OPP urge citizens to use online reporting for minor crimes

OPP urge citizens to use online reporting for minor crimes

Police say this will help to free up frontline officers to focus efforts on urgent calls
73-year-old woman dies in Tiny Township crash

73-year-old woman dies in Tiny Township crash

Driver of dump truck was treated for minor injuries
Burl's Creek 'in this for the long run' after tribunal's decision

Burl's Creek 'in this for the long run' after tribunal's decision

Republic Live official describes lengthy hearing as 'a bad story with a good ending'
Tuesday event will mark 100 days to 2020 Ontario Winter Games

Tuesday event will mark 100 days to 2020 Ontario Winter Games

Outstanding local high school wrestler will speak at Tuesday event that will serve as countdown to the Games