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Orillia Girls Hockey looking to stick-handle through tough times

Orillia Girls Hockey looking to stick-handle through tough times

'I think the pandemic … scared a number of them away, like there just wasn't consistency for a couple of years there,' said Orillia Girls Hockey official
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Two deaths prompt Orillia OPP to issue warning about lethal drugs

Two deaths prompt Orillia OPP to issue warning about lethal drugs

Woman in her 50s found dead in Oro-Medonte home on July 9 and the next day, man in his 40s died at Orillia home, say police, noting both deaths are under investigation
Oro-Medonte man facing impaired charges: OPP

Oro-Medonte man facing impaired charges: OPP

The accused received 90-day driver's licence suspension and had his vehicle impounded for seven days
Lane closure on Port Severn Road North begins Wednesday

Lane closure on Port Severn Road North begins Wednesday

The lane closure is due to construction work on the Little Chute Dam
Blue Mountain Resorts planning dorm-style employee housing

Blue Mountain Resorts planning dorm-style employee housing

Blue Mountain Resort proposing a $40 million staff housing project at the base of the mountain
Orillia bests Bracebridge in return of tennis Summer Slam event

Orillia bests Bracebridge in return of tennis Summer Slam event

Local club remains undefeated in interclub play after serving up victories in all mixed doubles matches on the four courts
Deadline for Simcoe County Pride Award nominations is Friday

Deadline for Simcoe County Pride Award nominations is Friday

The awards recognize the accomplishments of gender and sexually diverse individuals, allies, organizations and inclusive businesses
Car wash helps Special Olympics Orillia clean up $1,900

Car wash helps Special Olympics Orillia clean up $1,900

Sunshine Super Wash donated 50 per cent of proceeds from day's car washes, helping raise much-needed money to support local Special Olympians
Boy drowns in Lake Simcoe after jumping off bridge

Boy drowns in Lake Simcoe after jumping off bridge

Boy was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead, say police, who have released few details about the incident