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Musicians to pay tribute to Herbie Hancock at Orillia Jazz Festival

Musicians to pay tribute to Herbie Hancock at Orillia Jazz Festival

Local musician Lance Anderson and 'all-star group' of performers to take the stage at St. Paul's Oct. 20; 'I think it will be stunning'
Lucky Midland residents win $100K lottery

Lucky Midland residents win $100K lottery

The winning ticket was purchased at Valu-Mart on King St. in Midland
Orillia's Caleb Clark is making a pitch for the big leagues

Orillia's Caleb Clark is making a pitch for the big leagues

Left-handed hurler moved to London this fall in pursuit of his dream; 'it was an incredible feeling and so surreal' to play at Rogers Centre in prospect game
Country music star Jake Owen coming to Casino Rama in March

Country music star Jake Owen coming to Casino Rama in March

Tickets go on sale this Friday to see multiple chart-topping singer/songwriter whose new single is climbing the Billboard charts
Single-vehicle crash into a tree leaves one dead in Bracebridge

Single-vehicle crash into a tree leaves one dead in Bracebridge

Peterson Road in the area of Uffington Road in Bracebridge is currently closed while OPP investigate
Health unit urges parents to keep kids away from stray, wild animals

Health unit urges parents to keep kids away from stray, wild animals

Any wild animal wandering close to people and behaving strangely should be avoided as a potential case of rabies, officials warn
Sunshine Initiative hosting fifth annual Citizens' Forum

Sunshine Initiative hosting fifth annual Citizens' Forum

Do you have an idea of how to make Orillia a happier and healthier place to live? Then, come to the forum on Oct. 26
Hours at Orillia's Waste Diversion Site will change next month

Hours at Orillia's Waste Diversion Site will change next month

Site will be closing at 4:30 p.m., as opposed to 5 p.m., to ensure customers are not on site when it is dark outside
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Clouds gather today and will likely bring rain beginning in the afternoon
Hundreds enjoy free Thanksgiving dinner at local church

Hundreds enjoy free Thanksgiving dinner at local church

Annual event at St. James' was at capacity for both sittings; Officials give thanks for efforts of team of hard-working volunteers