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Good morning, Orillia!

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Ukrainian teen flees war-torn Israel, happy to be in North Bay

Ukrainian teen flees war-torn Israel, happy to be in North Bay

'I can say that the first time after the war in Israel that I slept well and I didn’t wake up when I heard something, with my heart pounding ...here I am safe'
Orillia Pickleball Club lobbies city council for 18 new courts

Orillia Pickleball Club lobbies city council for 18 new courts

'Everybody wants to learn a sport and get good at it in a short time, and pickleball is … easy to play,' says club president who wants the city to build more outdoor courts
'Special' former Predators now leading five different OHL teams

'Special' former Predators now leading five different OHL teams

'It would be safe to say that no other AAA  zone in the province can boast having such a leadership presence in the OHL,' said Predators' official
International experts want to tap into area's pristine water

International experts want to tap into area's pristine water

With 'the most pristine water yet described on the face of the earth,’ Alberta water scientist gets Midland support to flush out reasons for water quality
'Game changing': Ontario lowers age for breast cancer screening to 40

'Game changing': Ontario lowers age for breast cancer screening to 40

Move comes in advance of updated guidelines on breast cancer screening that are expected to be released this fall from a national task force
'Most deserving': Orillia welcomes four inductees into Hall of Fame

'Most deserving': Orillia welcomes four inductees into Hall of Fame

'They are most deserving of the award,' said mayor at Monday's ceremony where Ken Woodhouse, Gord Smith, Bob Bowles and Bill Swinimer were inducted into hall
Are your batteries spent? Simcoe County collection week is Nov. 6-10

Are your batteries spent? Simcoe County collection week is Nov. 6-10

This program is vital to protecting the environment by keeping batteries, which contain harmful substances, out of the garbage and landfills
'Very fragile': Orillia woman, 101, seeks help to stay at home

'Very fragile': Orillia woman, 101, seeks help to stay at home

'It breaks my heart' that 'very frail' senior may have to leave assisted care facility she loves because she is running out of money, laments sister, 82
Growth in the wings as Lake Simcoe Regional Airport business lifts off

Growth in the wings as Lake Simcoe Regional Airport business lifts off

'There are growth restraints at Pearson. We’re positioned to capitalize on the growth in Simcoe County,' says official of regional airport in Oro-Medonte