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City councillor seeking Tory nomination in Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte

City councillor seeking Tory nomination in Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte

Current Alex Nuttall announced this week he will not seek re-election
Orillia parents of plane crash victim participate in tearful ceremony

Orillia parents of plane crash victim participate in tearful ceremony

Orillians among family members, friends at ceremony in Addis Ababa; 'Angela was a bright, compassionate, beautiful woman whose smile was infectious,' says father
Youth homelessness in Orillia 'heart-wrenching and deplorable'

Youth homelessness in Orillia 'heart-wrenching and deplorable'

'How can we as a city stand by and accept that one quarter of our children ... could be in such an awful predicament?' asks Coun. Jay Fallis
Ice breaking to begin in Midland area today

Ice breaking to begin in Midland area today

Ice surface users cautioned that conditions in or near shipping lanes will be hazardous
How much did the mayor and city councillors earn in 2018?

How much did the mayor and city councillors earn in 2018?

Coun. Mason Ainsworth claims the most expenses in 2018
Google chronicles birth of OrilliaMatters in newly-released documentary

Google chronicles birth of OrilliaMatters in newly-released documentary

Google News Initiative releases video about evolution of news with focus on Village Media, OrilliaMatters
City gives downtown revitalization plan a green light

City gives downtown revitalization plan a green light

But, at least for now, the plan could be many years down the road; Mayor predicts project 'will really make us a community that stands out'
Orillia teen missing since Tuesday afternoon (UPDATE: Found)

Orillia teen missing since Tuesday afternoon (UPDATE: Found)

Police seek help in locating Emma-Lee Bass, 15
More questions than answers about new long-term-care beds in Orillia

More questions than answers about new long-term-care beds in Orillia

Neither city nor ministry will confirm location or nature of project, despite province's announcement
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Sunny skies again today with a high of 7C.