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Ramara appoints 'politics nerd' as its new Ward 2 councillor

Ramara appoints 'politics nerd' as its new Ward 2 councillor

Jennifer Fisher selected over four others including two with previous experience; 'My main objective is to support council going forward,' she says
Two charged with stunt driving after speeding past OPP cruiser

Two charged with stunt driving after speeding past OPP cruiser

Police were able to track down and charge both drivers - a Tiny Township man and a Barrie man
Boat-dwelling Barrie man stuck on Colombian island amid pandemic

Boat-dwelling Barrie man stuck on Colombian island amid pandemic

'A lot of people are starting to entertain the dream of wanting to do something better with their lives,' says Rick Moore. 'They look to people like me who are already doing it just to learn how to do it'
Limited spots remain for Paint Night in downtown Orillia

Limited spots remain for Paint Night in downtown Orillia

Steph Whalen, Creative Nomad Studios hosting BYOB (Bring Your Own Bubble) Paint Night on Friday
New 30-acre property will help Conservancy protect species at risk

New 30-acre property will help Conservancy protect species at risk

Newly acquired tract of land creates direct connection to McIsaac Wetland; Connections like this make 'all the difference to species who call this region home'
Ontario confirms 102 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 102 new COVID cases today

Based on the information contained in today's provincial summary, there are 965 active, lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ontario, which is up from 951 active cases yesterday.
United Way distributes $1.2M in Simcoe-Muskoka communities

United Way distributes $1.2M in Simcoe-Muskoka communities

'This funding is not just helping our critical charities and non-profits, but all those residents who rely on the services ... that disappeared almost overnight,' says CEO
Still no COVID outbreak plan for back-to-school from province, says health unit

Still no COVID outbreak plan for back-to-school from province, says health unit

'Time grows short,' says Dr. Charles Gardner, medical officer of health for Simcoe-Muskoka
Good Morning, Orillia!

Good Morning, Orillia!

Seize the day!
Club doing backflips as it readies to welcome gymnasts back to class

Club doing backflips as it readies to welcome gymnasts back to class

Mariposa Gymnastics Club reopening Sept. 14; 'They’re going out of their way to take care of the gymnasts ... and I think that it’s excellent to provide that for the kids'