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Wishbone Awards will honour local 'unsung holiday heroes'

Wishbone Awards will honour local 'unsung holiday heroes'

Nominations open for awards that will recognize those who 'help put holiday meals on the table for those in need'
Oro-Medonte 'not comfortable' with Barrie's boundary request

Oro-Medonte 'not comfortable' with Barrie's boundary request

Oro-Medonte Deputy Mayor Peter Lavoie expresses concern for residents who live in the area the city is looking to acquire for industrial development
How did a convicted Simcoe County fraudster end up teaching law?

How did a convicted Simcoe County fraudster end up teaching law?

Disgraced former lawyer and one-time Innisfil councillor spent eight years as a part-time instructor at Algoma; he is now fighting to regain his law licence
North zone school buses cancelled today

North zone school buses cancelled today

Schools remain open
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'It's a problem': City antes up $325K to affordable housing reserve

'It's a problem': City antes up $325K to affordable housing reserve

'I'm of the belief that we need to do all we can on this front,' said Coun. Jay Fallis, who suggested increasing the city's annual contribution to affordable housing reserve
COLUMN: MAT show lifts curtain on a busy stretch for Orillia

COLUMN: MAT show lifts curtain on a busy stretch for Orillia

'Toronto, eat your heart out! We have more events, and they are more affordable, and every bit as good as the big city to the south,' says columnist
OPP sergeant 'not really loving this weather,' urges caution on roads

OPP sergeant 'not really loving this weather,' urges caution on roads

'It's that time of year, so be ready for winter weather anytime,' says OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt
COVID-19, flu vaccines available in Simcoe-Muskoka

COVID-19, flu vaccines available in Simcoe-Muskoka

Health unit urges all who are eligible to get vaccinated
Award-winning author to discuss latest novel during virtual talk

Award-winning author to discuss latest novel during virtual talk

Mary Lawson, author of A Town Called Solace, taking part in discussion Nov. 30