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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Snow ending in the morning, but a risk of freezing drizzle as well. Moderate winds and a high of 5C today.
New medical marijuana grower ready to build in Collingwood

New medical marijuana grower ready to build in Collingwood

The facility is to be built on Sandford Fleming Drive in Collingwood's east end.
Youth Haven doing its part to keep young people off the street

Youth Haven doing its part to keep young people off the street

Partnership with YMCA will allow organization to create Simcoe County's first transitional housing dedicated to youth
Four candidates nominated as 2019 Nelle Carter Woman of the Year

Four candidates nominated as 2019 Nelle Carter Woman of the Year

Trio of local high school students nominated for Lisa Brooking Young Woman of the year; Awards to be announced at May 8 gala
Resurrected juniors looking to ascend rankings this summer

Resurrected juniors looking to ascend rankings this summer

Orillia team returned last season and had a tough season; hopes are high for this year's revamped squad
Popular home show is all about building hope (7 photos)

Popular home show is all about building hope (7 photos)

'Home show brought us some hope,' says business owner of why he keeps coming back; Event also raises funds for Building Hope
LETTER: Ramara 'short-sighted' to deny funding for doctor recruitment efforts

LETTER: Ramara 'short-sighted' to deny funding for doctor recruitment efforts

Township needs to pull its own weight rather than 'compromise' the pursuit of well-planned development, says Concerned Citizens of Ramara
These ducks are the timeless harbingers of spring

These ducks are the timeless harbingers of spring

Outdoors columnist explains how patience of ducks allows them to weather climate change
Innovative dementia care project now ready for residents (7 photos)

Innovative dementia care project now ready for residents (7 photos)

IOOF Seniors Home Inc. renovated secure dementia ward to add murals, colours and sensory experiences proven to improve patient and staff well-being
Softball teams sought to raise money, awareness for epilepsy

Softball teams sought to raise money, awareness for epilepsy

The tournament is held in memory of Jesse Hibert, who died after experiencing an epileptic seizure while he slept