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Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Guitars in downtown 'perfect way to honour Gordon Lightfoot'

Guitars in downtown 'perfect way to honour Gordon Lightfoot'

'I think it’s a really impressive display of artistic talent and love for Gord in this town,' says local artist of this year's emotion-evoking Streets Alive project
Police investigating vehicle fire at rail crossing in Oro-Medonte

Police investigating vehicle fire at rail crossing in Oro-Medonte

No one found in area; OPP won't confirm if incident is related to homicide in Penetanguishene
Man wanted for Orillia bank robbery eluded capture in North Bay

Man wanted for Orillia bank robbery eluded capture in North Bay

'I believe the two of them are suspects in an armed robbery in the Orillia area so my guess is they were just passing through,' says North Bay police official
Rockets record close games in Ramara soccer play

Rockets record close games in Ramara soccer play

Two Rockets games were tied, while another ended in 3-1 decision
Man, 30, killed in Penetanguishene shooting: OPP

Man, 30, killed in Penetanguishene shooting: OPP

Victim in Village Square Mall shooting identified as Jesse Daniel Deschamps
Couchiching Beach swim advisory lifted

Couchiching Beach swim advisory lifted

Advisory for Moose Beach remains in effect
Centennial Drive on track to re-open this fall: city staff

Centennial Drive on track to re-open this fall: city staff

Centennial Drive, waterfront parking, esplanade set to re-open this fall, with boat launch parking, storm water infrastructure to be complete in 2024, city staff anticipate
'Amazing' summer camp introduces local youth to skilled trades

'Amazing' summer camp introduces local youth to skilled trades

'It was very fun. I learned a lot of stuff,' says 11-year-old who enjoyed the summer camp and plans to one day pursue a career in construction
Child sex assault: Victim says stepfather was 'monster down the hall'

Child sex assault: Victim says stepfather was 'monster down the hall'

'I called you dad. I trusted you, I loved you and I thought I was safe with you,' says man's stepdaughter, who asked for publication ban to be lifted