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Washago pumps up recreation with latest attraction

Washago pumps up recreation with latest attraction

Pump track open at Washago Centennial Park; 'We heard loud and clear that children and young teens were looking for more opportunities'
Barn Burner charity game brings out stars on ice (20 photos)

Barn Burner charity game brings out stars on ice (20 photos)

Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Mainly cloudy with a chance of showers
'Community leaders' appointed to Muskoka Watershed Advisory Group

'Community leaders' appointed to Muskoka Watershed Advisory Group

'Community and business leaders will be working ... to help identify projects to protect the Muskoka watershed and support economic growth,' says minister
Country music, Steampunk, arts, theatre ... Don't leave town this weekend!

Country music, Steampunk, arts, theatre ... Don't leave town this weekend!

Our arts and entertainment columnist provides details of a jam-packed calendar full of interesting and engaging events and activities in the region
Police release name of Ramara man killed in plane crash

Police release name of Ramara man killed in plane crash

Jeff Mavor, 44, was piloting a float plane that crashed Monday; 'The family is reeling,' said family friend, noting they are 'fantastic people'
Nine years and more than $1M later, waste facility plans stalled over location

Nine years and more than $1M later, waste facility plans stalled over location

'We fundamentally object to putting a waste processing complex in the middle of a significant woodland and wildlife habitat,' says lawyer for Friends of Simcoe Forests
CANADA: RCMP believe they have found bodies of B.C. fugitives

CANADA: RCMP believe they have found bodies of B.C. fugitives

Remains of accused located 8 km from burned vehicle near Gillam, Man.
Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition calls for better protection of natural environment

Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition calls for better protection of natural environment

'Each day that goes by that we dig and pave, we threaten our water, our climate, our biodiversity and our very survival,' says official
Guelph police captured a killer with assistance from expert in Orillia

Guelph police captured a killer with assistance from expert in Orillia

Forensic analyst at GHQ was able to reconstruct GPS data from car to help prove man's guilt