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Body of 40-year-old man discovered in wooded area of West St. S.

Body of 40-year-old man discovered in wooded area of West St. S.

Orillia OPP's Crime Unit and the coroner's office is investigating after the body was found Wednesday night at about 8 p.m.
Gordon Lightfoot to be honoured by Streets Alive this summer

Gordon Lightfoot to be honoured by Streets Alive this summer

'This is the right time to honour Gordon’s legacy,' says Streets Alive founder, who says the downtown art 'will have an incredible visual impact'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: When forest fires rage out of control

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: When forest fires rage out of control

This week on the podcast: Canada is engulfed in the worst wildfire season of the century, with hundreds of active blazes torching millions of hectares of land. We answer all your burning questions
'Overwhelmed': Southlake one of province's most overcrowded hospitals

'Overwhelmed': Southlake one of province's most overcrowded hospitals

Patients share stories of waiting for hours and hours in the hospital's overcrowded emergency department amid ongoing shortage of staff, beds, wheelchairs
COLUMN: Summer Nights events returning to Orillia parks

COLUMN: Summer Nights events returning to Orillia parks

Fully inclusive Celebrate You festival is this Saturday in downtown Orillia all day with vendors, music and activities for everyone, says columnist
LETTER: City should accommodate homeless encampment

LETTER: City should accommodate homeless encampment

'Give it a nice name, like Horesh, the forest where David and his wandering men took refuge in ancient Israel,' letter writer suggests
OMAH welcomes two new members to board of directors

OMAH welcomes two new members to board of directors

Members appointed during recent annual general meeting
Orillia man 'stunned' after winning $100K

Orillia man 'stunned' after winning $100K

Ronald Reuter plans to use money to support family, complete renovations
Leacock Care Centre resident claims staff fired for 'neglect'

Leacock Care Centre resident claims staff fired for 'neglect'

Resident whose situation led to ministry investigation says administration, not staff, to blame