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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Increasing cloudiness today with a chance of showers and a high of 12C.
County records surplus, sparking debate about taxes, choices

County records surplus, sparking debate about taxes, choices

Deputy mayor questions why taxes are rising in wake of surplus, coupled with $12-million investment in reserves; 'Residents are suffering'
Channel Cats swimmers shatter records at Waterloo competition

Channel Cats swimmers shatter records at Waterloo competition

Team performs well at Region of Waterloo Swim Club Long Course Invitational
There's lots to do on the first long weekend of the summer!

There's lots to do on the first long weekend of the summer!

If you are looking to be entertained or an opportunity to enjoy local artisans, our arts and entertainment columnist has you covered
'Inspiring' Fast and Female Champ Chat returning to Hardwood

'Inspiring' Fast and Female Champ Chat returning to Hardwood

Last year's event was sold out; 'Champ Chats are fun events where young girls can be empowered, inspired and motivated by elite female athletes'
Boating restrictions lifted on Muskoka waterways

Boating restrictions lifted on Muskoka waterways

Transport Canada encourages you to be careful and wear a life jacket as risk continues due to fast-moving water and floating debris
City's new smoking, vaping, cannabis ban is now in effect

City's new smoking, vaping, cannabis ban is now in effect

City has hired part-time bylaw officer and will erect new signage to complement public education campaign
Local agency with deep roots gets a major makeover (5 photos)

Local agency with deep roots gets a major makeover (5 photos)

Simcoe Community Services rebranded as Empower Simcoe; Agency is 'here to respond to community needs whether you're a child or an adult'
All bets are off on class action suit against Casino Rama

All bets are off on class action suit against Casino Rama

Superior Court Justice refuses to certify proposed class action suit sparked by 2016 cyber attack on casino patrons
LETTER: City missing the boat on minimizing flood risk

LETTER: City missing the boat on minimizing flood risk

Citizen says city's decision to build sewage pumping station on reclaimed land on flood plain is 'short-sighted'