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Wilkie's Bakery finds some sweet new digs (4 photos)

Wilkie's Bakery finds some sweet new digs (4 photos)

Bakery moving across the street after 29 years in business
Youth self-esteem focus of free workshops (3 photos)

Youth self-esteem focus of free workshops (3 photos)

Twin Lakes students presenting series of sessions at Orillia Youth Centre; 'Our goal is to help youth build the self-esteem to (recognize) the bully is the problem'
Curious rat sparked downtown power outage this morning

Curious rat sparked downtown power outage this morning

Rodent wriggled into substation behind library and 'touched the wrong parts of the equipment'
Lake Simcoe could be toxic in our lifetime: conservation authority

Lake Simcoe could be toxic in our lifetime: conservation authority

'We are seeing more and more extreme events across the watershed,' says official, noting education and inspection programs are being enhanced
Local craftsman turns wood into 'generational' showpieces

Local craftsman turns wood into 'generational' showpieces

Entrepreneur says Orillia exemplifies 'community over competition' and it's 'why Orillia' is a good fit for his family and his business
Cost of living on the rise for Orillia residents: county report

Cost of living on the rise for Orillia residents: county report

According to the 2018 Simcoe County Living Wage Calculation, the average resident must make a minimum of $18.01 per hour to make ends meet
OPP seek help finding missing Orillia woman (UPDATE: Located)

OPP seek help finding missing Orillia woman (UPDATE: Located)

Woman, 38, has been missing since the early morning hours today; she was last seen in Gill Street area
LETTER: Ford's handling of Beer Store pact nothing to clap about

LETTER: Ford's handling of Beer Store pact nothing to clap about

Letter writer appreciates government's policies to improve Ontario's financial situation, but Beer Store legislation will cause 'unnecessary spending'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Mainly sunny today with a very high UV index so don't forget the sunscreen
Educators say Ford government creating 'chaos' (6 photos)

Educators say Ford government creating 'chaos' (6 photos)

'We have improved the education system in a responsible and measured way,' counters MPP Downey; Group hopes to hold meeting with local MPP Jill Dunlop