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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Serious collision' shuts down Hwy. 88 (update: road reopened)

'Serious collision' shuts down Hwy. 88 (update: road reopened)

Details remain scarce but police say the highway closure is expected to be in place for the next several hours
OSS plans homecoming for students 'robbed' of prom by pandemic

OSS plans homecoming for students 'robbed' of prom by pandemic

'Some of the kids had no senior experience in high school ... they didn’t get the experience of being seniors, being leaders, and (having a) grad and prom,' says OSS teacher
Kings win a thriller, lose a heartbreaker in hard-fought contests

Kings win a thriller, lose a heartbreaker in hard-fought contests

The Kings, sporting a 3-3 record, will host Brampton Thursday night in what is being billed as 'Ladies Night' at Rotary Place in west Orillia
Lakehead asks county to ante up $15M for Orillia campus expansion

Lakehead asks county to ante up $15M for Orillia campus expansion

'We are here for the long run. We believe Lakehead is Simcoe County’s university,' official says during presentation to county councillors
The ABBA Story dancing into Orillia this week

The ABBA Story dancing into Orillia this week

Tribute show taking place May 12 at St. Paul's Centre
McHappy Day cooking up support for OSMH pediatric department

McHappy Day cooking up support for OSMH pediatric department

'Each donation makes a huge impact, both in our pediatric department and our community’s health and well-being,' says official of Wednesday fundraiser
OMAH seeking applications for board of directors

OMAH seeking applications for board of directors

Deadline for nominations and applications is June 1
'I came to win money': Casino Rama welcomes back patrons, staff

'I came to win money': Casino Rama welcomes back patrons, staff

'It was difficult both financially and mentally. It had a huge impact on their lives,' said union spokesperson; Avid gambler said she 'missed the casino when it was closed'
Local woman who tortured, killed Orillia man granted day parole

Local woman who tortured, killed Orillia man granted day parole

'You have provided a viable plan for release that is gradual, structured, and monitored,' a federal parole board panel said of woman who killed Orillia's Gord Evans