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Candidates chat with area seniors, weigh in on Lake Simcoe plans

Candidates chat with area seniors, weigh in on Lake Simcoe plans

Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte candidates discuss Lake Simcoe protection plans following recent announcements from Liberals, Conservatives
OPP warn about perils of phishing and ransomware attacks

OPP warn about perils of phishing and ransomware attacks

As digital technology advances, the cyber realm becomes easier for criminals to exploit and extort victims; OPP offers tips, help
Group makes pitch to bring tool library, makerspace to Orillia

Group makes pitch to bring tool library, makerspace to Orillia

'We’re very excited to get this project off the ground (and believe this) facility would be a great benefit to the city, says project proponent
Halloween Howl is a fun run and fundraiser for Special Olympics

Halloween Howl is a fun run and fundraiser for Special Olympics

This year's annual run will be held Oct. 26; Participants, who are encouraged to wear costumes, can choose 5- or 10-kilometre distances
Georgian College students roll up their sleeves at Lighthouse

Georgian College students roll up their sleeves at Lighthouse

Students prepare and serve dinner at shelter; 'It’s important to have that experience and exposure to this community,' future officer says
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Gorgeous sunny skies today
Canada's most political puppet coming to region this weekend

Canada's most political puppet coming to region this weekend

Ed the Sock, the incorrigible, pungent pundit, is prepared to deliver his brand of election editorializing
Fall in love with art at this weekend's Images Studio Tour

Fall in love with art at this weekend's Images Studio Tour

Deadline for new Orillia Regional Arts and Heritage Awards is coming up fast, says arts and entertainment columnist
Local school council members encouraged to make 'Connections'

Local school council members encouraged to make 'Connections'

Event is designed to help school council members become more effective in their roles; Registration is open until Oct. 18
Scooter crash leaves 91-year-old man in serious condition

Scooter crash leaves 91-year-old man in serious condition

Police investigating Barrie crash; Vehicle's computerized system information downloaded to determine what happened