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Police seek assistance in locating missing man (Update: Located)

Police seek assistance in locating missing man (Update: Located)

He has been living in Midland recently and also has family/friends ties to the Stayner and Collingwood area
Twin Lakes welcomes students from Nunavut for cultural exchange

Twin Lakes welcomes students from Nunavut for cultural exchange

Twenty-one Clyde River students in town for two weeks; Twin Lakes students will head to Nunavut this month
Man forced to hand over his shirt in bizarre Coldwater robbery

Man forced to hand over his shirt in bizarre Coldwater robbery

After an argument, man gave his shirt and then was assaulted; Orillia OPP seek assistance in finding suspect
Claims no teacher losing job is 'inaccurate,' says board chair

Claims no teacher losing job is 'inaccurate,' says board chair

'We are a growth board and we will have 450 more students ... but losing 42 teachers,' says trustee; MPP Jill Dunlop disputes claim, thanks board for 'sharing their concerns'
Motorist stranded after ignoring road closures in Bracebridge

Motorist stranded after ignoring road closures in Bracebridge

OPP say woman was charged for having a suspended licence and driving on a closed road
What should happen at the former ODCVI school site?

What should happen at the former ODCVI school site?

County of Simcoe, which purchased the site, is providing several opportunities for citizens to provide input this month
City launches new online water usage portal

City launches new online water usage portal

Managing your water usage is easy as turning on the tap; Real-time personalized information will enable homeowners to make informed decisions
Five people to pitch plans to make Orillia happier, healthier

Five people to pitch plans to make Orillia happier, healthier

Ideas range from making Orillia a 'bee city' to creating 'junior Sunshine Initiative'; You can have a say at unique May 9 event
New grants program has police board cautiously optimistic

New grants program has police board cautiously optimistic

Orillia Police Services Board hopeful it can receive more than $75,000 allocated by province
CFUW to celebrate 100 years at annual Orillia banquet

CFUW to celebrate 100 years at annual Orillia banquet

Banquet is celebration and recognition event that will feature local essay contest winner and a performance by Orillia Silver Band Ensemble