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Paramedics collect more than 470 toys, over 600 pounds of food

Paramedics collect more than 470 toys, over 600 pounds of food

Donations will continue to be accepted until Dec. 13
Councillors reject request for new staffer at busy downtown library

Councillors reject request for new staffer at busy downtown library

'By not supporting this, we are saying to the library to cut back the level of service in this area to the citizens of Orillia,' says Coun. Emond; Hotspots plan also nixed
Nighthawks volley past rival Thunderbirds in tourney finale

Nighthawks volley past rival Thunderbirds in tourney finale

Orillia Secondary School and Twin Lakes Secondary School reigned supreme at a tournament in Bracebridge
Youth arrested following lockdown at Midland high school

Youth arrested following lockdown at Midland high school

A pellet gun was seized from the accused, police say
Eventbrite suit seeks $5 million in wake of Roxodus fiasco

Eventbrite suit seeks $5 million in wake of Roxodus fiasco

Just days before the Roxodus cancellation, organizer transferred $650K out of MF Live account, leaving no money to refund ticket-holders
Buying a pint at local bar pays off for the environment

Buying a pint at local bar pays off for the environment

For every pint sold at The Brownstone, a tree is planted; I like the idea of allowing people to do good just in their day-to-day lives,' says bar's GM
Orillia Youth Centre, Home Depot team up to fight homelessness

Orillia Youth Centre, Home Depot team up to fight homelessness

Orange Door Project goes from Dec. 3-22 at Orillia's Home Depot; Money raised is 'vital to the work we do with those specific youth'
Who should be Orillia's Citizen of the Year for 2019?

Who should be Orillia's Citizen of the Year for 2019?

Nominations for coveted award open Friday
City councillors give green light to transit fare hike

City councillors give green light to transit fare hike

Fare will rise from $2.50 to $2.60; Fares cover about one-third of overall costs of operating city's transit system, officials note
Orillia's arts and heritage champions celebrated (7 photos)

Orillia's arts and heritage champions celebrated (7 photos)

Orillia Regional Arts & Heritage Awards presented at Geneva; 'They just want to make the community a better place to live and work in,' says recipient