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Former Rama girl, six other youths win landmark climate ruling

Former Rama girl, six other youths win landmark climate ruling

'I can already see the ways the climate crisis is changing the world around me and threatening my future,' says Shaelyn Wabegijig, who grew up in Rama 
New Tim Hortons, gas station, store coming to Prices Corner

New Tim Hortons, gas station, store coming to Prices Corner

'We’ve been trying for the past ten years and finally we were able to come to an agreement,' owner says of deal to bring Tim Hortons to the location
Committee turns down application for gun range in Ramara

Committee turns down application for gun range in Ramara

Application denied because shooting range not considered 'active recreational' use, mayor says
Midland mayor wants students charged for 'flagrant, bad' behaviour

Midland mayor wants students charged for 'flagrant, bad' behaviour

'These flagrant behaviours disregarding the direction of the health unit and the province is going to end up taking us in a bad direction,' said the mayor. 'I just wonder if it isn't time to charge a couple of these kids, maybe smarten them up a bit.'
'Special athletes' inspire OPP Guardians' virtual campaign

'Special athletes' inspire OPP Guardians' virtual campaign

'It’s been a hard year for everyone, so the support is appreciated,' said Orillia Special Olympics athlete Stephen Graham
Snow squalls expected Tuesday, warns Environment Canada

Snow squalls expected Tuesday, warns Environment Canada

10 to 15 cm in 12 hours possible
People from around the world attend Georgian's first virtual open house

People from around the world attend Georgian's first virtual open house

More than 670 applications were filed Saturday as college waived service fee
Oro-Medonte resident among 83 new COVID cases in Simcoe

Oro-Medonte resident among 83 new COVID cases in Simcoe

The health unit confirmed 86 new cases in the region since it last reported on Friday
OPP continue to probe attempted kidnapping on Front Street

OPP continue to probe attempted kidnapping on Front Street

Orillia OPP are looking for the public's assistance to track down suspect in this incident which occurred near Elgin Street
Ramara council hears barrage of concerns about gun range

Ramara council hears barrage of concerns about gun range

Township considering ban on shooting ranges, but it wouldn't impact current ones; 'These people are being shamefully disrespectful to their neighbours and friends'