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Orillia OPP nab man accused of driving while drug impaired in Severn

Orillia OPP nab man accused of driving while drug impaired in Severn

Further investigation revealed that he was in possession of stolen property valued at more than $5,000; He is being held in custody until Dec. 17 court appearance
A real or fake Christmas tree? How about making a green choice!

A real or fake Christmas tree? How about making a green choice!

'Real trees are 100 per cent biodegradable and continue to provide benefits after the holidays are over,' says Forests Ontario's CEO
Local hoops team nets history, earns silver medal at OFSAA

Local hoops team nets history, earns silver medal at OFSAA

Orillia Secondary School senior girls cap magical run with silver at provincials; 'It’s crazy to think that we came out second in the province,' says player
Construction timeline on area medical pot facility delayed

Construction timeline on area medical pot facility delayed

Georgian Bay Biomed slated to be built in Collingwood; Project has been delayed while company focuses on project in western Canada
Adopt Me: Nelson is pretty laid back (adopted)

Adopt Me: Nelson is pretty laid back (adopted)

A single cat home would be ideal for him, however he would likely adapt with slow introductions
Special Olympian bowled over by chance to compete at nationals

Special Olympian bowled over by chance to compete at nationals

Lynda Larkin will represent Orillia at the 2020 Special Olympics Winter Games in February; 'I’m expecting our team to work together and play good'
$100,000 Encore win 'feels good', says Barrie man

$100,000 Encore win 'feels good', says Barrie man

Winning ticket was purchased at Petro Canada on Bayfield Street
Local grocery store hopes customers will help food bank

Local grocery store hopes customers will help food bank

Last year, Orillia's Metro was one of top five donating locations in Ontario for Food Donation Bag Program; Campaign will aid The Sharing Place
LETTER: CN strike underlines the importance of pipelines

LETTER: CN strike underlines the importance of pipelines

Pipelines should be the chosen method of transporting natural gas and oil to refineries rather than railways or trucks, says letter writer
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Cloudy with a chance of drizzle today