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Council to tackle ice cream trucks, climate change, STRs Monday

Council to tackle ice cream trucks, climate change, STRs Monday

A public meeting at 1 p.m. will be held to discuss a 'redline revision' to the LIV Communities plans for the Inch Farm property at northern edge of Orillia
'A pretty stressful place': Violence increasing in local schools

'A pretty stressful place': Violence increasing in local schools

Simcoe County board survey results showed one in five elementary students and one in four secondary students reported not feeling safe at school
COLUMN: Fascinating spittlebug is a marvel of nature

COLUMN: Fascinating spittlebug is a marvel of nature

Those glistening masses of spit hanging along plant stems are actually temporary homes for little insects called froghoppers, says columnist
Automated Licence Plate Recognition system leads to charges for two

Automated Licence Plate Recognition system leads to charges for two

Oro-Medonte man, 42, accused of driving impaired faces multiple charges
Southlake Regional Health Centre facing a $9.55M deficit

Southlake Regional Health Centre facing a $9.55M deficit

Hospital reflects positively on year of achievements in annual report, but says funding gap remains ongoing issue
LETTER: Funding delays put boy's critical needs at risk

LETTER: Funding delays put boy's critical needs at risk

'We sought out Jordan’s Principle because Ethan is still just a number in a long line of numbers waiting to gain access to the Ontario Autism Program,' laments frustrated mom
Orillia duo facing multiple drug charges after traffic stop

Orillia duo facing multiple drug charges after traffic stop

Police seized a quantity of fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine, drug packaging, digital scales, three cell phones and cash as a result of the investigation
Orillia Rowing Club's rebuild showing progress on the water

Orillia Rowing Club's rebuild showing progress on the water

Club brings home three gold medals from Central Ontario championships in Welland
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Why it’s time to trash 'best before' dates

VIDEO: Why it’s time to trash 'best before' dates

Many shoppers don't understand the difference between an expiry date and a best before date, which leads to massive food waste — and bigger grocery bills