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Commitment key to get Jr. B Kings back into the playoffs: Officials

Commitment key to get Jr. B Kings back into the playoffs: Officials

Local lacrosse team marks unofficial start to new season; 'We’re trying to build a team for the next five years and that comes with commitment,' coach says
Severn tax hike to pay for millions in road, bridge repairs

Severn tax hike to pay for millions in road, bridge repairs

On the to-do list after 2.86 per cent increase is repaving part of 'second-worst road in Ontario'
Orillia's Santa Claus parade was not merry for out-of-town visitors

Orillia's Santa Claus parade was not merry for out-of-town visitors

To make way for Santa, visitors' cars were towed; 'The experience left us shocked, freezing and very upset' and cost them $350 in towing, fines
Check out the civic centre of Orillia's downtown, circa 1913

Check out the civic centre of Orillia's downtown, circa 1913

Orillia Free Library, first to be municipally owned, opened in 1911 alongside Town Hall, which was completed in 1874
Infuse your resolutions with concern for our planet, group urges

Infuse your resolutions with concern for our planet, group urges

Sustainable Orillia has three suggestions for resolutions that, if were embraced broadly, would have a positive impact on our communities
A peek at life when your husband has Alzheimer's disease

A peek at life when your husband has Alzheimer's disease

During January's Alzheimer's Awareness Month, award-winning author and playwright Jennifer Dance Bowen is sharing the story of how life has changed for her and husband Feroze Mohammed
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Mainly cloudy skies with some wind today
Zwiers named Skater of the Month for Orillia Figure Skating Club

Zwiers named Skater of the Month for Orillia Figure Skating Club

Accomplished and talented skater also volunteers to lend a hand at learn-to-skate sessions and serves on club's board of directors
Graffiti at Tudhope Park will cost city $1,500 to remove

Graffiti at Tudhope Park will cost city $1,500 to remove

Police investigating vandalism that happened Dec. 30
Accused in sexual assault may be in the Simcoe County area

Accused in sexual assault may be in the Simcoe County area

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