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(UPDATE) Swim advisory lifted at Moose Beach

(UPDATE) Swim advisory lifted at Moose Beach

Advisories a result of high bacteria counts
Child-care operator charged with human trafficking awaits bail hearing

Child-care operator charged with human trafficking awaits bail hearing

Amber Maloney, 36, scheduled to be back in court on Wednesday, Aug. 2
Nominations open for Orillia Regional Arts and Heritage Awards

Nominations open for Orillia Regional Arts and Heritage Awards

'We are excited to be celebrating the fifth year of these very special awards ...to celebrate all of our local arts and heritage stars,' says official
Botched attempted robbery in downtown Orillia lands duo in jail

Botched attempted robbery in downtown Orillia lands duo in jail

One person was injured after attempting to steal a vehicle; two people from Orillia are each facing multiple charges, say OPP
COLUMN: Tom Thomson's Wake paddling into region this fall

COLUMN: Tom Thomson's Wake paddling into region this fall

Local band Shipyard Kitchen Party bringing 'fresh takes' on life of Canadian icon who 'felt an intense connection with the Canadian landscape we all know and love'
Should we look? Lakehead prof helps shed light on atrocity photography

Should we look? Lakehead prof helps shed light on atrocity photography

'It’s really important to consider who took the photograph, who was the intended audience, and what that might mean,' said local professor, author Valerie Hébert
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Super excited': Wrestling, comic-con event coming to ODAS Park

'Super excited': Wrestling, comic-con event coming to ODAS Park

'We just keep thinking of new things we can do with the space we have here. We want to keep bringing the community together,' says ODAS Park manager
Retired area couple discover passion for creative pursuits

Retired area couple discover passion for creative pursuits

'You don’t create because you think you’re going to make money. You create because you cannot not create,' says local musician, whose wife is a published author
Georgian College banking on BMO support for fundraisers

Georgian College banking on BMO support for fundraisers

Company returns as presenting sponsor for gala, golf classic