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Financial coach seeking Simcoe North Conservative nomination

Financial coach seeking Simcoe North Conservative nomination

Toyin Crandell hoping to succeed outgoing MP; 'I’m running for the everyday, hard-working Canadians,' she says
Music video for Orillia man's 'three-chord rocker' drops Friday

Music video for Orillia man's 'three-chord rocker' drops Friday

Video for Michael Martyn's Bad for You shot in Orillia and Brechin
Ontario confirms 797 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 797 new COVID cases today

This is the highest number of cases reported in a single day by Public Health Ontario
Midland councillor off the hook after peers reject integrity commissioner's findings

Midland councillor off the hook after peers reject integrity commissioner's findings

Integrity commissioner found there was evidence that parties held at Cody Oschefski's home didn't adhere to diligent social distancing
Want to take a hike? Our region is the place to be! (5 photos)

Want to take a hike? Our region is the place to be! (5 photos)

'I still love this area ... there are just so many incredible outdoor opportunities close by,' says retired local doctor and avid hiker
Serve up fire safety in the kitchen, Orillia firefighters urge

Serve up fire safety in the kitchen, Orillia firefighters urge

The No. 1 cause of home fires is cooking, officials say; 'Most of the time it's people being distracted,' says Orillia fire prevention officer
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Keep dreaming
Labour council delivers messages, in chalk, to local MPPs

Labour council delivers messages, in chalk, to local MPPs

Local MPPs 'need to work to rebuild a more fair and just society than we had before,' says labour council official
OPP's virtual marathon in support of Special Olympics up and running (6 photos)

OPP's virtual marathon in support of Special Olympics up and running (6 photos)

Annual event supports Special Olympics Ontario athletes; 'It gives athletes the chance to do what they do best,' says local Special Olympian
Loss of Studio Tour a tough pill to swallow for local artists

Loss of Studio Tour a tough pill to swallow for local artists

Despite the pandemic, there is lot to see and do this weekend, says arts and entertainment columnist