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Huronia Stallions Varsity team stays perfect, flattens Eagles

Huronia Stallions Varsity team stays perfect, flattens Eagles

They are preparing for a tough trip this weekend against Cornwall
New client services officer joins Orillia's CDC

New client services officer joins Orillia's CDC

John Sloan will be responsible for meeting and assisting local businesses with planning, financial and operational needs
Forecast for Saturday is festive ... It's Christmas in June

Forecast for Saturday is festive ... It's Christmas in June

Boats at Port of Orillia will be bedecked with Christmas decorations and Old Saint Nick will make rare summer appearance at the library
Downey, a lawyer and former court clerk, relishes new cabinet role

Downey, a lawyer and former court clerk, relishes new cabinet role

'I ran a law firm and worked in the trenches, so I think my perspective will add some value,' says former Orillia city councillor and new attorney general
Lancaster tapped to return as Green Party candidate (3 photos)

Lancaster tapped to return as Green Party candidate (3 photos)

Lancaster also ran for the Greens in 2015, finishing fourth in the Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte riding; 'He's a fantastic choice,' says riding official
Orillia Secondary School celebrates accomplished athletes, teams

Orillia Secondary School celebrates accomplished athletes, teams

Top award went to Ryan Heim, who received Legends of OSS award; More than 200 student athletes, coaches and community members attended annual banquet
Dunlop 'thrilled' with promotion to associate minister

Dunlop 'thrilled' with promotion to associate minister

Simcoe North MPP in charge of children and women's issues; 'As a woman and a mom, I think it's perfect,' she says of new posting
Bogus bills lead to heroin, loaded gun, stolen Baycats rings

Bogus bills lead to heroin, loaded gun, stolen Baycats rings

Police were initially responding to report of counterfeit $10 bills in Penetanguishene when investigation expanded
Candidate funding from Burl's Creek owners raises lobbying concerns in Oro-Medonte

Candidate funding from Burl's Creek owners raises lobbying concerns in Oro-Medonte

Citizen makes official request for township to institute a registry of lobbyists; 'My choice was to either be at a significant disadvantage or to accept donations,' says mayor
Peewee Kings go undefeated to win Boyd Balkwill tourney title

Peewee Kings go undefeated to win Boyd Balkwill tourney title

Local squad outscored their rivals 44-15 over five games to ensure the championship stayed in Orillia