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Entrepreneurs unveil plans to create apple cidery in region

Entrepreneurs unveil plans to create apple cidery in region

Ernest Cider Co. hopes to build 3,900-square metre cider production and canning facility; It would be the first in Canada to be Bull Frog powered
Collingwood the first in Simcoe County to declare a climate crisis

Collingwood the first in Simcoe County to declare a climate crisis

'It’s an essential step in order to put climate at the forefront of every conversation and every decision council will make from this day forward,' says councillor
Funding aimed at keeping local seniors active, safe and connected

Funding aimed at keeping local seniors active, safe and connected

'This is a large demographic, and a growing demographic, and they need to be supported,' says MPP Doug Downey
Justin Trudeau will make campaign stop in Orillia Friday

Justin Trudeau will make campaign stop in Orillia Friday

Federal Liberal leader's appearance is an indication the riding is up for grabs, say local party officials
Fatality on Orillia highway part of deadly long weekend: OPP

Fatality on Orillia highway part of deadly long weekend: OPP

The OPP responded to 419 motor vehicle collisions, with 72 of the crashes resulting in injuries; More than 6,000 traffic charges were laid
Orillia OPP officers' efforts likely saved man's life: SIU

Orillia OPP officers' efforts likely saved man's life: SIU

A 30-year-old man suffered a serious, self-inflicted injury during July standoff with OPP; SIU has terminated its investigation
Local students grill Simcoe North candidates at forum (4 photos)

Local students grill Simcoe North candidates at forum (4 photos)

All six local hopefuls participated in debate at Patrick Fogarty; 'All-candidates meetings are essential to the democratic process,' said student moderator
Foundation delivers big cheque for Big Brothers Big Sisters (4 photos)

Foundation delivers big cheque for Big Brothers Big Sisters (4 photos)

Canada Post Community Foundation for Children presents BBBS of Orillia with a cheque for $9,000; 'We are very proud of this,' said local Canada Post official
Maple Leafs legend to help open new Orillia PartSource

Maple Leafs legend to help open new Orillia PartSource

Wendel Clark will meet and greet customers of new west Orillia business on Saturday as part of its grand opening celebration
Bracebridge distributes contributed funds to flood victims

Bracebridge distributes contributed funds to flood victims

'As fellow citizens, it is important to show our appreciation for those who donated, and support those who are rebuilding,' says flood relief committee official