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Highway 400 closed after truck crashes through guard rail near Mapleview

Highway 400 closed after truck crashes through guard rail near Mapleview

UPDATE: Highway re-opened around 3 p.m.
'Jiggs' McDonald among this year's class of Orillia Sports Hall of Fame inductees

'Jiggs' McDonald among this year's class of Orillia Sports Hall of Fame inductees

McDonald, Brittney Fess (Boynton), Jayme Davis (Beard) and Toben Sutherland to be inducted at Saturday night's gala; Tickets are still available
Could dark alleyways be transformed into attractive walkways to downtown merchants?

Could dark alleyways be transformed into attractive walkways to downtown merchants?

Doug Lewis is seeking input into an ambitious plan to transform alleys into walkways to improve access to the downtown
All Simcoe County buses cancelled today

All Simcoe County buses cancelled today

Schools remain open for student learning
Lakehead Orillia campus exams cancelled today (Update: 1 p.m. exams cancelled)

Lakehead Orillia campus exams cancelled today (Update: 1 p.m. exams cancelled)

​The campus remains open.​ Exams will be rescheduled to the examination contingency date.
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Daytime high temperature of 6C
Snowshoes made this trek a walk in the park

Snowshoes made this trek a walk in the park

Ganaraska Trail Association offering free hike on April 21
Simcoe County is becoming a hotbed for country music talent

Simcoe County is becoming a hotbed for country music talent

Jason McCoy and Road Hammers up for several Country Music Association of Ontario awards
Freezing rain warning in effect for Orillia and area

Freezing rain warning in effect for Orillia and area

Significant freezing rain beginning this afternoon
Catching the masked bandit rivals the excitement of Christmas Eve

Catching the masked bandit rivals the excitement of Christmas Eve

Clever tactics required to catch this seed snatcher at the scene of the crime