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Solidarity Rally for Casino Rama employees to be held Thursday

Solidarity Rally for Casino Rama employees to be held Thursday

Unifor national president Jerry Dias will be in town; 'Casino privatization has proven to be a bust for the people of Orillia and Central Ontario' said Dias
Man nabbed trying to flee in kayak, faces multiple charges

Man nabbed trying to flee in kayak, faces multiple charges

Suspect targeted numerous cottages in the area, say OPP; Cornwall man remains in custody pending Aug. 9 court date
Brechin man will carry People's Party banner in local riding

Brechin man will carry People's Party banner in local riding

David Patterson will represent the party in Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte; 'Race, religion and culture will not play a part in this election for us,' he says
Library event will honour legacy of British Home Children

Library event will honour legacy of British Home Children

More than 118,000 children were brought to Canada as indentured servants; Their contributions will be celebrated Saturday with exhibits, art and music
Orillia fair ambassador sets sights on national stage

Orillia fair ambassador sets sights on national stage

Oro-Medonte's Katarina Pautsch competing at CNE this month; 'It's definitely important to spread awareness of fairs and agriculture'
Baycats win one-game showdown, secure IBL pennant (4 photos)

Baycats win one-game showdown, secure IBL pennant (4 photos)

Barrie will have home-field advantage throughout the playoffs; 'It's the playoffs, so I think we'll flip the switch,' says Baycats manager
Gifted OSS student earns coveted Reid Family Scholarship

Gifted OSS student earns coveted Reid Family Scholarship

'Ultimately, Timothy’s determination to better the lives of others is why he was the successful candidate for this scholarship,' says official of local student
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Mix of sun and cloud but clearing in the afternoon.
Barn Burner charity hockey game ready to ignite tomorrow night

Barn Burner charity hockey game ready to ignite tomorrow night

Star-studded lineup will include the high-flying Hughes and Suzuki brothers, as well as current and former NHLers
At new restaurant, you can have your steak and cook it, too (5 photos)

At new restaurant, you can have your steak and cook it, too (5 photos)

Lot 88 Kitchen and Bar opens in Orillia, giving diners a chance to cook steaks to their liking at their tables