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Local smoke-free champions recognized by health unit

Local smoke-free champions recognized by health unit

'Programs that encourage and support quitting and policies that prevent youth from becoming addicted to smoking and vaping are extremely important'
Orillia woman 'heartbroken' after scam bilks friends of $1,850

Orillia woman 'heartbroken' after scam bilks friends of $1,850

Email that appeared to be from Betsy Ramsay asked friends to purchase gift cards and send back photo of PIN
Three local festivals receive Celebrate Ontario grant money

Three local festivals receive Celebrate Ontario grant money

Mariposa Folk Festival to receive $100,000 with $65,000 going to other festivals; Funding ensures 'doors of Simcoe North remain open to visitors'
Church service, parade, reception to honour Sir Sam Steele's legacy

Church service, parade, reception to honour Sir Sam Steele's legacy

June 23 event will celebrate roots of Canadian icon; 'It's important that we don't forget what he did for this country and to remember his roots here in Orillia'
Building Hope nets donation thanks to charity basketball game

Building Hope nets donation thanks to charity basketball game

Twin Lakes teachers team up with OPP officers to edge out a team of students: Game raised $600 for Building Hope
Researcher targets beetle that causes 'direct economic damage'

Researcher targets beetle that causes 'direct economic damage'

'That’s a huge loss to growers if they can’t control (the pests),' says University of Guelph student of Simcoe County test project
A little finger prick could save your life

A little finger prick could save your life

National HIV Testing Day will be celebrated in region for the first time on June 27; 'We want people to know it's not a death sentence any longer'
Here's why you should get your child's eyes checked

Here's why you should get your child's eyes checked

Young children may not know they have a vision problem; Eye exams are free with an OHIP card from birth to age 19
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Mainly sunny skies today with moderate winds.
Orillia OPP seek help locating missing man (UPDATE: Found)

Orillia OPP seek help locating missing man (UPDATE: Found)

John Della Valle, 42, has been missing since Friday morning