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'Really fun' horror-comedy film being shot in Orillia this summer

'Really fun' horror-comedy film being shot in Orillia this summer

'It’s such an ambitious project. We were planning on just getting it done in one month and now we are on month number three,' says Orillia filmmaker
Oro-Medonte mayor looks for 'balanced' approach to growth

Oro-Medonte mayor looks for 'balanced' approach to growth

'We think there’s a great opportunity to develop the area around Line 7 and the Highway 11 corridor,' says Oro-Medonte mayor
COLUMN: Strategy needed to take sting out of hornets' nest

COLUMN: Strategy needed to take sting out of hornets' nest

Hornets were so busy 'with their nectar and pollen gathering that a slow-moving giant was of little concern to them,' says columnist, who took a hands-off approach to problem
Orillia Lady Kings earn medals in four age groups at provincials

Orillia Lady Kings earn medals in four age groups at provincials

U11 team wins gold, U19 squad claims silver and U9s and U13s net bronze at their respective provincial championships
GUEST COLUMN: Sustainability goes beyond just environment

GUEST COLUMN: Sustainability goes beyond just environment

'The economic and social pillars of sustainability are just as important,' says Ontario Federation of Agriculture president
Person charged with impaired driving for second time in 90 days

Person charged with impaired driving for second time in 90 days

The driver was also charged with stunt driving and driving while under suspension
Ex-pilot transforms garage into cockpit replica of famed Gimli Glider

Ex-pilot transforms garage into cockpit replica of famed Gimli Glider

'They were parting it out, selling it for scrap essentially, and I was able to ... retrieve instruments, crew seats, a steering yoke, and other stuff, says aviation fan
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Former Orillia Royal making a strong pitch to realize MLB dreams

Former Orillia Royal making a strong pitch to realize MLB dreams

'My dream is to play ball at the highest level,' said Liam Dupuis-Cundy, a pitcher/first baseman who has garnered attention from U.S. schools
Local singer pours heart and soul into first original single

Local singer pours heart and soul into first original single

Jasmine Jenkinson, a graduate of Georgian Bay District Secondary School, says her just-released song 'is about small-town nostalgia and a summery vibe'