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DOMB makes appeal to OPP for more downtown foot patrols

DOMB makes appeal to OPP for more downtown foot patrols

'We heard (from merchants) that we needed to see more uniformed police officers just walking around and addressing any issues,' says official
City shakes up management team, seeks applicants for two senior positions

City shakes up management team, seeks applicants for two senior positions

Departments are being rearranged and city is increasing its footprint at City Centre; 'I am really excited about these future-focused changes taking place at the city,' says CAO
Local ‘artrepreneurs’ brush up on the business of art

Local ‘artrepreneurs’ brush up on the business of art

Expo caps unique 13-week program; 'I enter this sector and this industry being aware of a lot of the roadblocks and, hopefully, being able to overcome them,' says artist
Brokenshire pleads guilty to conspiracy in Franklin Street shooting death

Brokenshire pleads guilty to conspiracy in Franklin Street shooting death

On the first day of the first-degree murder trial of Martin Forget and Brian Quesnel, jury saw crime scene photos, heard testimony from eyewitness and an OPP officer
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Blowing snow and wind today
Driver involved in airborne Tesla crash 'sorry for the stupidity'

Driver involved in airborne Tesla crash 'sorry for the stupidity'

The video of the incident gained international attention and James Phipps was in day one of his trial today.
Local musician needs your votes to earn CBC Searchlight prize

Local musician needs your votes to earn CBC Searchlight prize

Orillia's Zain Campbell in national competition for second year; 'It would do a lot for me as a musician,' he says of winning prize
LETTER: Improved downtown sidewalk plowing applauded

LETTER: Improved downtown sidewalk plowing applauded

'This winter I have noticed a definite improvement,' says letter writer of Downtown Management Board, City and merchants' efforts
International Women's Day Art Show kicks off this weekend

International Women's Day Art Show kicks off this weekend

Females participating in this year's show come from diverse backgrounds and levels of artistic experience
Meet Orillia's young ambassadors of hope

Meet Orillia's young ambassadors of hope

Group of students trying to raise $50,000 for Building Hope; 'We, as a community, need to band together to ensure people are getting the help they need'