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Be bear-wise and prevent bears from visiting your neighbourhood

Be bear-wise and prevent bears from visiting your neighbourhood

Check out these safety tips as hungry bears wake from hibernation
Nearly 40 vehicles involved in Highway 400 crash, say OPP (6 photos)

Nearly 40 vehicles involved in Highway 400 crash, say OPP (6 photos)

The collision blocked the southbound portion of the highway near Bayfield
Echoes of human rights abuses in Honduras resound in Simcoe County

Echoes of human rights abuses in Honduras resound in Simcoe County

Simcoe County family, with ties to Orillia, demanding release of political prisoners, including a member of their family
Task force looks to address food insecurity in Simcoe County

Task force looks to address food insecurity in Simcoe County

Goal is to ensure residents have "physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food'
VIDEO: Sarah Anne's crafts have become her calling at Sarahannedipity

VIDEO: Sarah Anne's crafts have become her calling at Sarahannedipity

Sarah Anne Moleme has her handmade creations available at her new location
Brush up on the facts and help keep kids’ teeth healthy

Brush up on the facts and help keep kids’ teeth healthy

Oral Health Month focuses on the impact dental health has on kids’ healthy growth and development
Investigative reporter will be guest speaker at CFUW meeting

Investigative reporter will be guest speaker at CFUW meeting

Toronto Star's Kevin Donovan, who has broken several major national stories, will be in town April 24
Group targets tarnished lakefront gem, issues a plea for assistance

Group targets tarnished lakefront gem, issues a plea for assistance

Rotary Club wants to breathe new life into Aqua Theatre; 'It would be great to make it look good and put it to greater use'
Police investigate sudden death of Orillia woman

Police investigate sudden death of Orillia woman

The name of the deceased is being withheld pending next of kin notification
Annual Hike for Hospice helps fund important local programs

Annual Hike for Hospice helps fund important local programs

Some proceeds from this year's event, slated for May 6, will go toward efforts to build a new hospice