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Area mayor gets council OK to travel to Dubai for climate summit

Area mayor gets council OK to travel to Dubai for climate summit

'I’m left feeling ambushed. It’s quite dismaying when we learn at the same time as the public and we don’t have any answers,' laments councillor
Credit union employees 'restrained' during armed robbery: police

Credit union employees 'restrained' during armed robbery: police

'Because they were restrained, they weren’t in a position to call for assistance after the robbery occurred,' says police official
Experts warn growing use of AI will worsen plague of scams

Experts warn growing use of AI will worsen plague of scams

'We should expect a pretty drastic shift in the scam ecosystem and the way scam calls are created ... It's going to be incredibly fast,' warns expert
LETTER: Lake Simcoe funding just a drop in the bucket

LETTER: Lake Simcoe funding just a drop in the bucket

'We need a detailed and serious plan to bring phosphorus loads down. Words and litter pick-ups will not save Lake Simcoe,' coalition leaders say
OPINION: Living wage should not be a political lightning rod

OPINION: Living wage should not be a political lightning rod

The solution to ending poverty is paying individuals a wage that is enough to live on, say United Way Simcoe Muskoka chief executive Brian Shelley
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Council trashes full user-pay garbage tag program — again

Council trashes full user-pay garbage tag program — again

'I just feel garbage collection is an essential service, and if we do go full user pay it will hurt those already struggling,' said councillor; 2024 tax hike lowered to 1.76%
Pink Barbie-inspired trees? Check out the hot holiday decor trends

Pink Barbie-inspired trees? Check out the hot holiday decor trends

Local horticulture expert Frank Ferragine to speak at Seasons Christmas and Fall Cottage Life shows in Mississauga this weekend
Overnight parking restrictions come into effect next week

Overnight parking restrictions come into effect next week

Vehicles cannot be parked on streets, in municipal lots overnight between Nov. 15 and April 15
Orillia Channel Cats swimmer qualifies for provincials

Orillia Channel Cats swimmer qualifies for provincials

Sophie Shivers, 12, to compete at Provincial Festivals in 50-metre freestyle