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'Ongoing wildfires ... serve as a tragic reminder of the consequences of poor governance and neglect for public safety and environmental protection,' says local Liberal

This cat would prefer a quiet environment

More than 7 out of 10 Village Media readers say in a new poll that Ontario should abolish publicly funded separate Catholic schools in favour of a single public school system

Work will begin Monday; detour route will be in place for Orillia Transit's Laclie route

Kyle Sorensen will be featured during June 10 event

Orillia OPP say male, female were engaged in intercourse on a front lawn on Atherley Road; 'It created quite a ruckus in the neighbourhood'

'Public admission by the police that they’re unable to prevent or deal with these ‘happenings’ is equally concerning,' laments reader

The accused 32-year-old allegedly sped past OPP officers helping a tow truck operator on Highway 400 and now faces multiple charges

'There have already, unfortunately, been serious collisions and incidents on our waterways (this year),' says Orillia OPP detachment commander

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices