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Mike Bunn is one fine 'Fellow'

'It's really a very big honour for me,' Bunn says of becoming a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario

Oct 19, 2018 4:00 PM Read more >

OPP aims for $60,000 for United Way <b>(6 photos)</b>

OPP aims for $60,000 for United Way (6 photos)

The province-wide campaign raises funds for local United Way agencies, which then funnel the funds to other not-for-profit organizations in the area

Oct 19, 2018 1:30 PM Read more >

Your chance to build a happier, healthier Orillia

Little ideas, big ideas, transformative ideas – all will be welcome during community forum

Oct 19, 2018 12:30 PM Read more >

Mercury rising at Patrick Fogarty <b>(4 photos)</b>

Mercury rising at Patrick Fogarty (4 photos)

Students restoring 1947 Mercury half-ton truck

Oct 19, 2018 11:00 AM Read more >

What's your Mariposa story?

Editors looking for stories for Mariposa Exposed: Vol. 2

Oct 19, 2018 10:00 AM Read more >

Mayor, wife heed cry for help on campaign trail

Steve Clarke came to the aid of Orillia resident Eileen Reid after hearing her plea for help

Oct 19, 2018 8:00 AM Read more >

Good morning, Orillia!

A warm and sunny day with increasing cloudiness throughout

Oct 19, 2018 6:00 AM Read more >

Business Expo brings locals together <b>(7 photos)</b>

Business Expo brings locals together (7 photos)

Even a princess was a part of the expo this year

Oct 18, 2018 7:12 PM Read more >

Know an author that makes you LOL? Click here!

The award has attained an international reputation and is the only one of its kind for Canadian humour writing

Oct 18, 2018 6:00 PM Read more >

York Regional Police is hiring

Interested candidates will have the opportunity to speak face-to-face with uniform officers and recruiting representatives on Saturday

Oct 18, 2018 3:30 PM Read more >

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