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COLUMN: Duck! Autumn migration of waterfowl is underway

COLUMN: Duck! Autumn migration of waterfowl is underway

As the fall migration proceeds, larger flocks of mergansers will be observed locally on the waters of Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe, says columnist
Passenger gets out of cab on Hwy. 400, leaves behind cash, gun: OPP (update)

Passenger gets out of cab on Hwy. 400, leaves behind cash, gun: OPP (update)

OPP say man was taking taxi to Sudbury when he demanded to be let out on Highway 400
Man charged with impaired driving, fleeing police on Hwy. 400

Man charged with impaired driving, fleeing police on Hwy. 400

OPP were responding to another incident when they say a vehicle sped through their investigation area
LETTER: Ford should resign given track record on environment

LETTER: Ford should resign given track record on environment

Government 'doesn’t seem bothered' about climate change effects, says letter writer
'A very big deal': Newfoundland author wins Leacock humour medal

'A very big deal': Newfoundland author wins Leacock humour medal

'The Leacock Medal for Humour is like a masters class in how to run a gala festival,' Wayne Johnston says after winning 'most prestigious comedy award in Canada'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Orillia man airlifted to trauma centre following head-on crash

Orillia man airlifted to trauma centre following head-on crash

OPP believe a northbound car crossed the centre line, striking a southbound pick-up truck
Bike fest pedals into Horseshoe Resort

Bike fest pedals into Horseshoe Resort

Event features competitions, vendors, kids' activities; 'The courses are well thought out and with perfect conditions,' says participant
Local Afghanistan refugee finds freedom through running group

Local Afghanistan refugee finds freedom through running group

'I see lots of women and girls who can do whatever they want. These are things that don’t happen in my country,' says refugee who found work at resort
Visitors hooked on Simcoe County Quilt, Rug and Artisan Fair

Visitors hooked on Simcoe County Quilt, Rug and Artisan Fair

Event at Simcoe County Museum continues Sunday