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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Clark, Sittler, Thomas and other NHL greats face off for charity

Clark, Sittler, Thomas and other NHL greats face off for charity

Collingwood Celebrity Hockey Classic pairs ex-NHLers with local pick-up teams for charity benefitting Easter Seals Ontario
'Not random': Barrie detectives hunt for shooter, no arrests yet

'Not random': Barrie detectives hunt for shooter, no arrests yet

Investigators scoured parts of downtown Saturday looking for video evidence near shooting scene
‘Mystery’ illness in dogs not necessarily cause for alarm: vets

‘Mystery’ illness in dogs not necessarily cause for alarm: vets

There is talk of a respiratory illness spreading in dogs throughout the U.S., but local veterinarians are urging pet owners not to panic
Highway 413 could expand to 10 lanes by 2041: documents

Highway 413 could expand to 10 lanes by 2041: documents

'We protect the space necessary for 10 lanes in case expansion is needed in the future,' says project team official
Today is last day to get tickets to Comfie Cat Shelter fundraiser

Today is last day to get tickets to Comfie Cat Shelter fundraiser

Shelter's annual Christmas Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser taking place Dec. 2
Resorts of Ontario introduces digital gift cards

Resorts of Ontario introduces digital gift cards

Gift cards available in $50, $100, $250, $500 denominations, providing 'a chance to enjoy quality time with loved ones, even if only for a few days'
Orillia man pens book after deciding to 'choose life' over MAID

Orillia man pens book after deciding to 'choose life' over MAID

Tyler Dunlop had sought medically assisted death due to homelessness, mental illness, but now wants to be 'staunch advocate'
New group well suited to help local men re-enter the workforce

New group well suited to help local men re-enter the workforce

Driving force behind Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie branching out with Styled Right-Work Wear for Men; donations welcomed at Hip Chick Design
'We had no choice': Orillia homeowners make switch to heat pumps

'We had no choice': Orillia homeowners make switch to heat pumps

Sustainable Orillia interviewed two new heat pump owners on their experiences; There are 'contradictions, disinformation or misinformation,' laments resident