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City to look at reducing fees for new, underutilized temporary lot

City to look at reducing fees for new, underutilized temporary lot

'I think there's a balance between cost recovery and public good,' said Coun. Fallis, who wants to see the rate dropped from $3 to $2 per hour at the lot
Oro-Medonte coach set to ski into Canadian Ski Hall of Fame

Oro-Medonte coach set to ski into Canadian Ski Hall of Fame

'I am humbled by this recognition. This truly is the highest honour of my life,' said Jack Sasseville, who coached Canadian skiers at four Olympic games
LETTER: Sarjeant's water-taking permit should be denied

LETTER: Sarjeant's water-taking permit should be denied

Contamination and disturbance of groundwater sources can be complex and costly. Protecting groundwater must be a top priority in Ontario, says reader
'Abhorrent': Angry citizens take Greenbelt protest to Dunlop's office

'Abhorrent': Angry citizens take Greenbelt protest to Dunlop's office

'We can’t let Ford take all of the blame; this was our representative who actually said she wanted to make sure the Greenbelt would be protected,' says protester
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Council OKs $140K to keep aging arena open, but also eyes new rink

Council OKs $140K to keep aging arena open, but also eyes new rink

'I will not support a $12-million renovation … but I would support a new arena. We could look into phase two of the (recreation centre) down on West Street,' said Coun. Cipolla
20 years later: Insider looks back on worst blackout in North America

20 years later: Insider looks back on worst blackout in North America

On warm afternoon of Aug. 14, 2003, the power went out across Ontario and beyond in a blackout that shut down just about everything
Female band feels pressure to 'kick down doors' for those that follow

Female band feels pressure to 'kick down doors' for those that follow

'I think as women we sort of get forced into that corner of every time we do something, we’re representing all of womenkind. Which is not a burden that most men have to bear,' says Nice Horse band member
Crombie brings Liberal leadership campaign to Simcoe North Wednesday

Crombie brings Liberal leadership campaign to Simcoe North Wednesday

'She seems to be the biggest threat to Doug Ford. She is probably the most popular mayor in Ontario,' says president of the Simcoe North Provincial Liberal Association
Local vaccination clinic offered as school year approaches

Local vaccination clinic offered as school year approaches

Appointments for school-age children who are eligible or overdue and don't have a healthcare provider are available at health unit offices throughout the area