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What happens after landfills close? County council looks long-term

What happens after landfills close? County council looks long-term

'Over the last couple of years, (the province has) made the legislative environment really difficult for any individual municipality to embark on a new landfill program,' says county official
Orillia Curling Club holding open house, registration day

Orillia Curling Club holding open house, registration day

Club looking to expand membership in upcoming season
LETTER: Who is trying to mislead us on short-term rentals?

LETTER: Who is trying to mislead us on short-term rentals?

'No one except the STR operators want STRs permitted in residential zones.' writes an Oro-Medonte resident
LETTER: Vendor's comments should have been kept private

LETTER: Vendor's comments should have been kept private

'Good manners dictate to ignore such remarks or deal privately with the speaker,' says letter writer
Clock ticking down on GED testing in Canada after 'shocking' move

Clock ticking down on GED testing in Canada after 'shocking' move

For many adult students, 'it’s basically their lifeline to getting an equivalency, whether it’s for employment (or) further training,' says local Literacy Council official
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Wasaga seeks support to end 'lawless' car rallies across county

Wasaga seeks support to end 'lawless' car rallies across county

'Imagine if 500 reckless renegades took over your community,' says town's deputy mayor, who plans to seek provincial help in addressing the issue
Rising costs more than double price of west Orillia road work

Rising costs more than double price of west Orillia road work

'There is a significant increase in construction costs that we're seeing throughout the industry right now,' said senior city official
Orillia Transit terminal being temporarily relocated

Orillia Transit terminal being temporarily relocated

Terminal will be located at corner of Peter and Mississaga streets from Sept. 24 to Oct. 7 due to resurfacing of West Street, officials say
Lake Simcoe shot wins coveted award in national photo contest

Lake Simcoe shot wins coveted award in national photo contest

Local resident Elissa Devenz won a 'public favourite' award for her mid-flight action shot of a bird gliding above the lake