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LETTER: COVID has become 'excuse for devolving' health care

LETTER: COVID has become 'excuse for devolving' health care

'Using tax dollars to pay for a two-tier system ... is not a fiscally sound move, but one where select individuals will get rich quick on your taxpayer dollar'
Parent shocked at insurance costs for birthday pool party

Parent shocked at insurance costs for birthday pool party

Many facilities, from school gyms to YMCA pools, require third-party liability insurance for private rentals, the cost of which can be prohibitive, says parent
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Local artist 'swinging for the fences' with his indie-pop music

Local artist 'swinging for the fences' with his indie-pop music

Since moving to Oro-Medonte, 'it's all really coming together' for Joshua Sheppard
Service of remembrance honours Sir Sam Steele (12 photos)

Service of remembrance honours Sir Sam Steele (12 photos)

Officials from OPP, RCMP, Simcoe and Grey Foresters join political representatives and others at special service at St. George Fairvalley
Hamlet swing bridge in Severn to be closed at times this week

Hamlet swing bridge in Severn to be closed at times this week

Motorists should expect short delays of approximately 15 to 20 minutes at a time to complete the required work, says Trent-Severn Waterway official
Kilworthy driver charged with being impaired

Kilworthy driver charged with being impaired

OPP received a traffic complaint about a vehicle in the area of Highway 12 in Severn Township
City to ponder $9.3M in debt for key infrastructure projects

City to ponder $9.3M in debt for key infrastructure projects

If approved, the two projects will bring the city’s total long-term debt to $20.66 million; Phase 2 of Orillia Recreation Centre also to be discussed Monday
'A great night': '90s Video Dance Party returning to ODAS Park

'A great night': '90s Video Dance Party returning to ODAS Park

'It's Christmas time and I know people are struggling right now,' says organizer of upcoming dance that will raise money for local Christmas toy drives
COLUMN: Unique artwork tells the story of Orillia and beyond

COLUMN: Unique artwork tells the story of Orillia and beyond

David Crighton gets into the bones of a city, its buildings, businesses, venues, and homes; he is the featured artist this month at Hibernation Arts