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Police investigating mischief incidents on Peter Street

Police investigating mischief incidents on Peter Street

It's believed the mischief happened between June 12 and 19, 2018. If you have information, you can contact the OPP
Canadian youth not making the grade according to ParticipACTION report card

Canadian youth not making the grade according to ParticipACTION report card

Only 35 per cent of five- to 17-year-olds and 62 per cent of three- to four-year-olds are getting the recommended physical activity levels for their age group
New charges laid in relation to May shooting in Oro-Medonte

New charges laid in relation to May shooting in Oro-Medonte

The 37-year-old who was shot has now been charged with public mischief and careless use of a firearm among other charges
If someone approaches you holding $20, don't open your wallet

If someone approaches you holding $20, don't open your wallet

Distraction theft culprits are removing debit cards from wallets and using them before the victims are aware they are missing
Get ready for summer with Water Smart Day and Camp Open House

Get ready for summer with Water Smart Day and Camp Open House

Free public event will take place Saturday at Couchiching Beach Park
Boyd Balkwill Memorial Tournament will bring 32 teams to Orillia this weekend

Boyd Balkwill Memorial Tournament will bring 32 teams to Orillia this weekend

Tournament started in 1983 and is held in memory of local lacrosse legend Boyd Balkwill
Local students moved by 'surreal experience' in South America

Local students moved by 'surreal experience' in South America

Patrick Fogarty students helped build school in Ecuador
Barrie councillors on board with possible airport expansion

Barrie councillors on board with possible airport expansion

Lake Simcoe Regional Airport could begin taking on air traffic from Pearson International
Orillia OPP were kept busy over the weekend dealing with 213 calls

Orillia OPP were kept busy over the weekend dealing with 213 calls

Among the calls were 11 domestic disputes
Local cyclists shine at national races (2 photos)

Local cyclists shine at national races (2 photos)

Team Hardwood Next Wave cyclists competed in back-to-back national racing events held in region