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Music for the Museum to raise funds for OMAH kids', youth programs

Music for the Museum to raise funds for OMAH kids', youth programs

Tickets are on sale now for Oct. 28 concert featuring pianist Jacquie Dancyger Arnold and clarinetist Hugh Coleman
Local 21-year-old man arrested in child-porn investigation

Local 21-year-old man arrested in child-porn investigation

In March 2023, police say accused 'used the internet and social media platforms to upload images and videos of child pornography'
OPP release sketch of 'person of interest' in Penetang homicide

OPP release sketch of 'person of interest' in Penetang homicide

Jesse Deschamps was shot to death at Village Square Mall on July 27; OPP appealing for help to identify 'person of interest'
Local artists' Lightfoot guitars on auction to support public art

Local artists' Lightfoot guitars on auction to support public art

'It just seemed really important to honour him and do some sort of public art tribute,' said Leslie Fournier about the Lightfoot guitars that were placed in the downtown core
County expanding 'options' to help the homeless this winter

County expanding 'options' to help the homeless this winter

'We’re really confident that we are prepared for the winter season,' says county official
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Now it's the RCMP's turn to investigate the Greenbelt scandal

VIDEO: Now it's the RCMP's turn to investigate the Greenbelt scandal

What began as a political controversy is now a criminal probe; Doug Ford's office promises to 'fully cooperate' with the investigation, saying it has 'zero tolerance for any wrongdoing'
Man charged with fraud after local resident scammed out of $10,000

Man charged with fraud after local resident scammed out of $10,000

Garage door installation company was paid $10,000 but never provided the service or materials promised, say Orillia OPP
County could fork over $15-M for expansion of Lakehead in Orillia

County could fork over $15-M for expansion of Lakehead in Orillia

Lakehead envisions a facility that will provide dedicated teaching, student-focused and community space, totalling approximately 161,500 square feet
'Amazing' performers ready to get all jazzed up this weekend

'Amazing' performers ready to get all jazzed up this weekend

Orillia Jazz Festival kicks off Friday with Lance Anderson's 'stunning collaboration' and is followed by music and dance at various venues all weekend