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Air Georgian heading toward bankruptcy: Report

Air Georgian heading toward bankruptcy: Report

Financial Post says company recently filed notice of intent after Air Canada withdrew its business late last month
City grants $11,500 to local festivals and events

City grants $11,500 to local festivals and events

Coun. Ralph Cipolla says it's a worthwhile investment as events 'contribute greatly to our local economy'
Provincewide education strike to impact 5,000 schools across 72 boards next week

Provincewide education strike to impact 5,000 schools across 72 boards next week

For the first time since 1997, workers from Ontario’s main education unions will all be out of their classrooms on the same day, Friday, Feb. 21
Pair collared by OPP after assault, theft of vehicle and armed robbery

Pair collared by OPP after assault, theft of vehicle and armed robbery

Suspects allegedly entered a Coldwater Road home, assaulted resident, stole vehicle and, armed with weapons, robbed convenience store
Facedrive vows to be operating in Orillia within 30-45 days

Facedrive vows to be operating in Orillia within 30-45 days

In wake of city's easing of restrictions, rideshare service coming to town; 'We see a great opportunity in Orillia,' says COO of 'green' Canadian company
Brechin's first annual ice-fishing derby happening Saturday

Brechin's first annual ice-fishing derby happening Saturday

Lions club hoping new fundraiser will boost its opportunity to give back to community
Opening new chalet is like 'reaching Mount Everest,' Hardwood GM says (6 photos)

Opening new chalet is like 'reaching Mount Everest,' Hardwood GM says (6 photos)

Hardwood Ski and Bike holds grand opening of new chalet more than two years after devastating fire
Orillia Lions Club donation will help local children battling cancer

Orillia Lions Club donation will help local children battling cancer

Thanks to Orillia Snowflake Series and FunFest, Lions donated $3,000 to Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario
Great Backyard Bird Count takes place this long weekend (5 photos)

Great Backyard Bird Count takes place this long weekend (5 photos)

Citizen science project takes place Feb. 14-17; 'Birds are important because they're excellent indicators of the health of our ecosystems'
Ramara driver accused of being impaired by drugs

Ramara driver accused of being impaired by drugs

OPP responded to citizen report of possible impaired driver on Atherley Road