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Orillia OPP officer assaulted during arrest, police say

Orillia OPP officer assaulted during arrest, police say

Two males became combative and attempted to flee custody
LETTER: Homeless people are 'not trash you just throw away'

LETTER: Homeless people are 'not trash you just throw away'

'They had little to begin with, now they have nothing.' says letter writer who was 'heartbroken' to learn the city cleared a homeless encampment
Cabins, grocery store helped transform Bayou Park in 1950s

Cabins, grocery store helped transform Bayou Park in 1950s

Ernie Glass and his wife, Myrtle, built five cabins and turned a garage into a store that sold all the staples and was home to popular pinball machine
Get dirty: Ruff Mudder returns to Stayner this month

Get dirty: Ruff Mudder returns to Stayner this month

'The person and dog who win are the ones who cross the finish line with the biggest smiles,' says organizer of 5.5 kilometre canine obstacle course for dogs and their humans
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Orillia students learn the art of Truth and Reconciliation

Orillia students learn the art of Truth and Reconciliation

'Truth and Reconciliation is not meant to be a document that we just reference; we want to make it something that is put into action,' says facilitator
Orillia Jr. B Kings rebound to earn a split with Green Gaels

Orillia Jr. B Kings rebound to earn a split with Green Gaels

'The boys are looking good heading into the playoffs,' said coach of Kings who will host West Durham Saturday night at Rotary Place
Orillia man charged with trying to obtain sexual services for money

Orillia man charged with trying to obtain sexual services for money

Police arrested man, 67, at Couchiching Beach Park on Friday afternoon
Orillia's Lady Kings reign despite the rain

Orillia's Lady Kings reign despite the rain

Weather didn't keep local lacrosse players from taking to the field
Buddy Holly Story kicks off new season at King's Wharf Theatre

Buddy Holly Story kicks off new season at King's Wharf Theatre

'People are coming back to that live communal experience that only live theatre can provide them,' said Alex Mustakas, Drayton Entertainment CEO