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Former Packet reporter recalls 'euphoria' of moon landing

Fifty years ago today, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon; 'This was such a big thing,' recalls reporter

Jul 20, 2019 12:15 PM Read more >

Lingerlong Tourist Camp was a Cumberland Beach hot-spot

Popular store had a busy lunch room and sold groceries to cottagers and welcomed people to busy summer area

Jul 20, 2019 11:00 AM Read more >

LETTER: State of Front Street shows 'disregard' for drivers, passengers, pedestrians, homeowners

Visitor from out of town says she has never experienced a roadway 'so hazardous as this section of Front Street'

Jul 20, 2019 9:30 AM Read more >

Calls from toll-free number fraudulent, SIU warns

You may be told there is something wrong with your social insurance number and you could be facing charges or jail time

Jul 20, 2019 7:45 AM Read more >

Good morning, Orillia!

Cloudy with a chance of showers but very hot today

Jul 20, 2019 6:00 AM Read more >

OPP investigating 'suspicious death' of Orillia woman at Silver Swan Villa

Tracey Reid, 45, was pronounced dead at OSMH; Police are providing few details as they investigate the incident

Jul 19, 2019 9:40 PM Read more >

OLG pays out almost $2.1M to Innisfil

Since 2001, Innisfil has received more than $83 million from OLG

Jul 19, 2019 9:00 PM Read more >

Rushmont team members leading championship

Devon Caitling and Kaylin Clarke current division leaders of the Georgian Bay .90m Jumper Division

Jul 19, 2019 7:45 PM Read more >

Who will win the Mariposa Belle Race? It could be you

So-called sailing 'race' that has a secret handicapping system returns Sunday for 44th year

Jul 19, 2019 6:00 PM Read more >

Local family featured in new Nintendo commercial, campaign

Collingwood family one of five chosen nationally to be featured in summer commercial to be shown at Cineplex Theatres, social media

Jul 19, 2019 4:30 PM Read more >