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County loans pave the way for construction of Building Hope

Simcoe County council agrees to provide $2.5M line of credit and $226,000 forgivable loan to project; 'It's fantastic,' says project proponent

Jun 25, 2019 4:15 PM Read more >

‘Heartless’ vandals topple pole, steal flags at memorial playground

Fifth incident at Orillia park may spell the end of the flagpole; 'It's an absolute shame. It's unbelievable,' said Where Angels Play official

Jun 25, 2019 3:45 PM Read more >

Local student brings history to life at Ontario Heritage Fair

Couchiching Heights student was one of just 25 elementary school students chosen from across Ontario to showcase work

Jun 25, 2019 3:00 PM Read more >

Lake Simcoe Watch keeping an eye on election-year promises

'We don’t need to hear about four years ago or 10 years ago. We really need action today, right now,' says Lake Simcoe Watch member

Jun 25, 2019 1:48 PM Read more >

Trip helps local students understand 'importance of freedom' <b>(4 photos)</b>

Trip helps local students understand 'importance of freedom' (4 photos)

It was a trip of a lifetime for 47 students from Orillia Secondary School who participated in 75th anniversary of Juno Beach battle

Jun 25, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

<b>Adopt Me:</b> Squeaky the shy husky mix

Adopt Me: Squeaky the shy husky mix

She would prefer a quiet home with patient owners

Jun 25, 2019 12:00 PM Read more >

Pontoon plane crashes into trees; occupants escape with minor injuries

Crash happened Lake Rosseau; Officials say plane suffered a mechanical malfunction that forced the emergency landing

Jun 25, 2019 11:28 AM Read more >

Orillia officially proclaimed a 'Bee City' by national agency <b>(3 photos)</b>

Orillia officially proclaimed a 'Bee City' by national agency (3 photos)

'It really has created a buzz' in the community, quips mayor; Orillia becomes 28th Bee City in Canada

Jun 25, 2019 10:30 AM Read more >

Thanks to artist Dave Beckett, it's 'A New Day' at city hall

Renowned local artist presents painting to city to be hung at Orillia City Centre; Mayor says 'magnificent' painting will 'hang proudly in the city for decades'

Jun 25, 2019 9:15 AM Read more >

Council in favour of returning Champlain Monument, creating 'accompanying narrative'

Jay Fallis made impassioned plea to remove native component of statue, saying it would be an 'image that many more in our town could be proud of'

Jun 25, 2019 7:45 AM Read more >