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Hot, humid conditions expected to continue today

Hot, humid conditions expected to continue today

Cooler temperatures are expected Saturday, Environment Canada says
Woman turns to van life amid skyrocketing housing costs

Woman turns to van life amid skyrocketing housing costs

'Once I got past the mental game, I got to feeling quite proud of my small environment,' says local woman
Tribunal rules municipalities can't demand affordable housing

Tribunal rules municipalities can't demand affordable housing

Key takeaway from ruling is town 'has no ability ... to directly compel an applicant to provide affordable housing,' says town's director of planning
Orillia still undefeated after netting Summer Slam tennis title

Orillia still undefeated after netting Summer Slam tennis title

Action was intense and close at the West Orillia Sports Complex, but the home side eventually prevailed in a tiebreaker
Golf for Kids' Sake is a vital fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Golf for Kids' Sake is a vital fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Event 'essential in supporting the local Big Brothers Big Sisters agency that provides no-cost mentoring programs to more than 250 children and youth,' says official
New Mariposa House Hospice board member ready to 'give back'

New Mariposa House Hospice board member ready to 'give back'

Dr. Neda Rowhani-Seki takes over a position that opened after Dr. Si Lowry completed his time as past president
Keeping tabs: Local senior starts unique fundraiser to help OSMH

Keeping tabs: Local senior starts unique fundraiser to help OSMH

'I think it’s a great cause. The staff at the hospital have always been there for us and we should try to do something for them,' says local man behind fundraiser
Impaired driving suspect can’t outrun the law on Hwy. 400

Impaired driving suspect can’t outrun the law on Hwy. 400

'We are very thankful that a concerned driver called this in ... before anyone else could be affected,' says OPP officer
Local high school teacher suspended for professional misconduct

Local high school teacher suspended for professional misconduct

Catholic board teacher Michael Corradetti ordered to complete cultural sensitivity training following 'inappropriate' comments
Mardi Gras celebration sailing into Port of Orillia this weekend

Mardi Gras celebration sailing into Port of Orillia this weekend

'New Orleans-inspired revelry' Saturday and Sunday will include contests for best-dressed boat and crew, officials say