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LETTER: Increase income instead of cutting services

LETTER: Increase income instead of cutting services

Slashing services to justify lower tax hikes 'is looking at the budget from the wrong side of the fence,' says letter writer
Paul Hopper, Marty McCrone net sports hall of fame honours

Paul Hopper, Marty McCrone net sports hall of fame honours

McCrone and Hopper began coaching basketball together at Twin Lakes Secondary School and the dynamic duo have been passing their passion to students for decades
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Orillia man celebrates 'rewarding and fulfilling' 100th birthday

Orillia man celebrates 'rewarding and fulfilling' 100th birthday

'I chose my parents very well,' jokes Don Moreton, who recently turned 100; he says eating and drinking in moderation and facing problems with logic have served him well
Local bottle drive supports homeless in Simcoe-Muskoka

Local bottle drive supports homeless in Simcoe-Muskoka

'By participating in this bottle drive, you’re showing that you care and are willing to make a difference,' says John Howard Society official
Health unit brings back COVID-19 community risk level

Health unit brings back COVID-19 community risk level

Current overall risk in Simcoe-Muskoka is moderate, says health unit
Fentanyl, cocaine seized in drug bust in Orillia parking lot

Fentanyl, cocaine seized in drug bust in Orillia parking lot

Two people are facing charges following arrests Wednesday
Orillia lawn bowlers bring home provincial bronze

Orillia lawn bowlers bring home provincial bronze

Local team placed third at Ontario Provincial Senior Triples Championships
Ford reverses Greenbelt land removal, apologizes

Ford reverses Greenbelt land removal, apologizes

Premier Ford said he was 'very, very sorry' for breaking his promise
Teen in stolen Porsche takes Barrie police on wild ride

Teen in stolen Porsche takes Barrie police on wild ride

Incident began last night with residential alarm in south end and stolen car keys, but soon escalated to police chase around 3 a.m. this morning