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Suspect in fail-to-remain crash fled southbound on Hwy. 400

Suspect in fail-to-remain crash fled southbound on Hwy. 400

Police searching for white SUV with 'significant front-end damage' that fled the scene at a 'high rate of speed'
Step back in time to uncover Orillia's rich heritage at library

Step back in time to uncover Orillia's rich heritage at library

Special event at library on Saturday will feature local genealogy and history experts, tours of updated Local History Room and much more
Story of sister's addiction, death shortlisted for CBC award

Story of sister's addiction, death shortlisted for CBC award

Nominated for CBC Nonfiction Prize for memoir, The Edge of Change, Kelly S. Thompson hopes book will help others dealing with addiction
LETTER: Coalition continues fight against privatized health care

LETTER: Coalition continues fight against privatized health care

'In light of what is now known about the Greenbelt deals, it is possible that backroom deals also apply to the health-care portfolio,' says coalition official
Orillia senior slo-pitch team crowned at year-end tournament

Orillia senior slo-pitch team crowned at year-end tournament

Orillia squad also won the league championship before capping their stellar season with three straight wins to capture Simcoe-Muskoka title
'A good thing': Poppy Dinner honours Orillia veterans

'A good thing': Poppy Dinner honours Orillia veterans

'We owe our veterans everything. We should be thanking them every day of the year for what they've done for us,' says Poppy Dinner organizer
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Orillia nominee for prestigious award was inspired by grandmother

Orillia nominee for prestigious award was inspired by grandmother

'She's kind of the impetus for my work ... (so to be) recognized just feels really, really good and validating,” said Patrick Fogarty grad of work in Alzheimer's disease, dementia
Arts Orillia unveils 'spectacular' year of art, culture for 2023/24

Arts Orillia unveils 'spectacular' year of art, culture for 2023/24

Year kicks off with Showcase, a fundraising evening Sept. 21 featuring wine and cheese, live performances and an art auction in downtown Orillia
Freemasons make $20K donation to Simcoe County CMHA

Freemasons make $20K donation to Simcoe County CMHA

Contribution will help local CMHA branch expand its mental health and addiction programs, enhance community awareness