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Orillia Curling Club members introduced to lawn bowling

Orillia Curling Club members introduced to lawn bowling

The similarities between curling and lawn bowling became apparent very early on, and everyone showed terrific form right from the start, says official
Police clock Wasaga driver going 170 km/h in 80 zone

Police clock Wasaga driver going 170 km/h in 80 zone

The 19-year-old driver was charged with stunt driving and driving without insurance, say police
City committee hopes to put 'food sovereignty' on Orillia's menu

City committee hopes to put 'food sovereignty' on Orillia's menu

Goal of committee is to bring 'diverse voices together to advise on policies and facilitate projects that promote ... a healthy, equitable, and sustainable local food system'
'Funny and fearless' North Bay man a hit on America’s Got Talent

'Funny and fearless' North Bay man a hit on America’s Got Talent

Comedian, who lives with cerebral palsy, used a computer-generated voice from his phone to help with his routine which impressed the panel of judges
Ramara Township fire ban lifted as of 3 p.m. today

Ramara Township fire ban lifted as of 3 p.m. today

The fire danger rating will move to a Moderate level, but if dry conditions become a concern in the future, another Fire ban may be required
County archivist rises from 'relative obscurity' to make history

County archivist rises from 'relative obscurity' to make history

'People don’t know about us until they need something and then they come out to the archives. It was really quite an honour,' says county archivist of award
Alleged arson at historic area hotel 'could have been much worse'

Alleged arson at historic area hotel 'could have been much worse'

'Had Barrie (firefighters) not gotten that under control as fast as they did, it could have been a very different outcome,' says police official
Attempted murder charge withdrawn against former Borden soldier

Attempted murder charge withdrawn against former Borden soldier

Father had been accused of trying to kill his baby; Crown says there was 'no reasonable prospect of conviction,' leading to 'very difficult decision' to withdraw charges
Pickup driver sought for 'suspicious behaviour' in Bracebridge

Pickup driver sought for 'suspicious behaviour' in Bracebridge

Man tried to speak to two girls repeatedly as they walked along street on Saturday; OPP seeking public's help to identify the suspect
Full steam ahead for Wheels and Tracks event at county museum

Full steam ahead for Wheels and Tracks event at county museum

'f you loved Tonkas as a kid, it’s just a natural progression,' says historical equipment enthusiast