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Slo-pitch tournament will bring Christmas Cheer to local families

Slo-pitch tournament will bring Christmas Cheer to local families

'I had good Christmases growing up and I believe no kid should go without Christmas,' says participant; Tourney helps families from Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions
Crazy Horse goes wild for Fall Flavours of Lake Country

Crazy Horse goes wild for Fall Flavours of Lake Country

Horseshoe Resort eatery among 17 different restaurants and cafés participating in this year's tasty tour of Lake Country
Saw mill operator opened Dominion Lumber to sell his products

Saw mill operator opened Dominion Lumber to sell his products

A series of fires proved disastrous for Walter Carter, who eventually sold off his saw, shingle and stave mills in Fesserton area
Barrie bar owner collects big lottery win

Barrie bar owner collects big lottery win

The married father of one plans to use his windfall to help his son purchase a home
Local students dazzle at Orillia Jazz Festival Showcase (4 photos)

Local students dazzle at Orillia Jazz Festival Showcase (4 photos)

'This is an amazing opportunity for our students and teachers to collaborate and come together to be part of something really amazing,' says music teacher
New fishing pier now floating near Island Princess pier

New fishing pier now floating near Island Princess pier

'The addition of a post and beam shade structure and space for canoe and kayak launching adds new amenities in Orillia,' said city official
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Mainly sunny skies today
Rash of false 911 calls wreaking havoc, OPP say

Rash of false 911 calls wreaking havoc, OPP say

With every unintentional call received, precious seconds may be taken away from someone who really needs help, police warn
Blue green algae bloom confirmed throughout Lake St. John

Blue green algae bloom confirmed throughout Lake St. John

Exposure to blue-green algae, whether for drinking, swimming, cooking or through eating fish may result in illness
New program proves that no one is ever too old to play

New program proves that no one is ever too old to play

'The Seniors at Play program provides seniors with a place to participate in fun activities and meet new people,' says city official