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City council gives sale of train station a final green light

City council gives sale of train station a final green light

Accepted offer 'exceeded city's asking price,' says city staffer; Developer has 'several potential' redevelopment ideas for site
OSMH volunteers commit to raising $1 million for new CT scanner

OSMH volunteers commit to raising $1 million for new CT scanner

Six-year pledge will 'make a huge difference in the quality of care we are able to provide our patients every day,' says official
City extends backyard hen pilot program for four more years

City extends backyard hen pilot program for four more years

Extension will 'hopefully encourage more residents to take part in the opportunity,' says mayor; Only four citizens participated
Police looking for federal offender known to frequent region

Police looking for federal offender known to frequent region

Chad Bannon is serving sentence for multiple firearms and weapons offences
Local students learn the art of reconciliation (8 photos)

Local students learn the art of reconciliation (8 photos)

Artist works with Harriett Todd students to create art honouring Seven Grandfather teachings: Bravery, honesty, humility, love, respect, truth and wisdom
Play to demonstrate the reality of murdered Indigenous women

Play to demonstrate the reality of murdered Indigenous women

Proceeds from Empty Regalia at Orillia Opera House will help fund the new Greenhaven Women's Shelter
Twin Lakes in lockdown amid reports of gun (UPDATE: Lockdown lifted)

Twin Lakes in lockdown amid reports of gun (UPDATE: Lockdown lifted)

Students said they were told there was someone in school with a gun; It's 'scary to see in Orillia'
City council delays, for third time, support for Building Hope project

City council delays, for third time, support for Building Hope project

Group asked to explore options to fund $600,000 in site security deposit; 'I would prefer ... not to put the taxpayer at risk,' said Coun. Emond
Thieves break into dump, steal town truck

Thieves break into dump, steal town truck

Dark blue Ford F-250 has District of Muskoka decals on each door; Call police if you see this vehicle
Tax hike for Orillia residents not quite as high as expected

Tax hike for Orillia residents not quite as high as expected

When education tax rate, set by province, is factored in, tax hike is 2.5%; Tax rate 'is lowest it has been in ... years,' says mayor