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Colts president hopes to see Hawerchuk back behind the bench

Colts president hopes to see Hawerchuk back behind the bench

'He's still fighting the fight ... He's probably the toughest guy I ever met,' said Colts owner, adding the Hall of Famer remains optimistic
Live theatre set to return to Orillia Opera House stage next week

Live theatre set to return to Orillia Opera House stage next week

There is a lot going on in Orillia's vibrant arts and culture scene as local creatives get creative amid the pandemic, says columnist
Orillia woman, Severn man face charges after two vehicle break-ins

Orillia woman, Severn man face charges after two vehicle break-ins

One incident occurred on Elmer Avenue, one on Brandon Crescent; Accused each face slew of charges in relation to incidents
County councillors met in closed session Tuesday for 3.5 hours

County councillors met in closed session Tuesday for 3.5 hours

'We appreciate that the public often has questions about why these sessions are held in confidence,' says warden, noting they followed protocols
Georgian College student in Barrie tests positive for COVID-19

Georgian College student in Barrie tests positive for COVID-19

'There is no evidence of transmission (at the college) in this situation, at least not yet,' says medical officer of health
County cancels clothing, electronic collection campaigns for 2020

County cancels clothing, electronic collection campaigns for 2020

Decision was made due to continued labour challenges related to pandemic, say County of Simcoe officials
Orillia getting $1.7-M from province thanks to 'safe restart' funding

Orillia getting $1.7-M from province thanks to 'safe restart' funding

'This is great news for our local municipalities,' says MPP Jill Dunlop, noting Orillia is also getting more than $660,000 in transit funding
Orillia woman tests positive for COVID-19

Orillia woman tests positive for COVID-19

It's not certain how the Orillia woman, between age of 35-44, contracted the coronavirus, officials say of first Orillia case this month
Driver identified in fatal Highway 400 single-vehicle crash

Driver identified in fatal Highway 400 single-vehicle crash

A 60-year-old woman from North York was killed
Local company celebrates production of 10 millionth face shield

Local company celebrates production of 10 millionth face shield

Oro-Medonte's Molded Precision Components working on another 17 million face shields, says it will 'be in this business forever'