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Council eyes $1.6M for downtown reconstruction project

Council eyes $1.6M for downtown reconstruction project

Downtown Orillia streetscape improvement plan will be 'one of the biggest projects this council will commence,' says CAO
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Good morning, Orillia!

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County eyes 3.7% levy increase for 2024

County eyes 3.7% levy increase for 2024

Council looks for further reduction after being presented with proposed 4.7% increase
Barrie announces possible departure as airport shareholder

Barrie announces possible departure as airport shareholder

Barrie selling its 10 per cent stake 'allows both the county and the city to better realign their respective taxpayer money,' says councillor
'Big win': Province expanding scope of practice for RNs

'Big win': Province expanding scope of practice for RNs

Ministry of Health says changes will give doctors and nurse practitioners more time to treat people with complex needs
OPP looking to identify Midland poppy-box theft suspect

OPP looking to identify Midland poppy-box theft suspect

Police said the theft occurred at Pita Pit on King Street last Monday
Council approves $12.4M in upgrades to Brian Orser Arena

Council approves $12.4M in upgrades to Brian Orser Arena

Councillor's suggestion to build new arena instead of upgrade existing one 'absolute folly,' mayor says
Who should get the call to join Orillia's Sports Hall of Fame?

Who should get the call to join Orillia's Sports Hall of Fame?

'One of our primary mandates is to recognize those from our past who have helped put this city on the map,' said official, noting teams are eligible for the hall this year
Police release photo of getaway vehicle in credit union robbery

Police release photo of getaway vehicle in credit union robbery

Surveillance photo shows four-door Mercedes-Benz last seen travelling on Bell Farm Road toward Duckworth Street in Barrie
Temporary waterfront parking lot to close for the winter this week

Temporary waterfront parking lot to close for the winter this week

'The cost to provide winter maintenance is anticipated to substantially exceed the revenue that would be brought in by keeping the lot open,' says staff report