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Gateway Casinos to begin phased re-opening in Ontario at noon

Gateway Casinos to begin phased re-opening in Ontario at noon

Both slots and table games will be available in Innisfil; Casino Rama's gaming floor remains closed for now
No Mow May? Yeah, maybe not in Ontario, says expert

No Mow May? Yeah, maybe not in Ontario, says expert

Providing a four-week source of pollen, which is unlikely to actually produce a significant amount of food, is short-sighted and is unlikely to benefit the urban ecosystem
New parking rates take effect in downtown Orillia on May 1

New parking rates take effect in downtown Orillia on May 1

'With the new structure, residents and visitors can choose the parking option that best suits their needs based on location and pricing,' mayor says
Original library was built, in part, with donation from Carnegie

Original library was built, in part, with donation from Carnegie

The library was built in 1910 and officially opened on Dec. 28 1911, the Carnegie Foundation provided funding in the amount of $12,500
'Erratic' winter creates ideal breeding ground for creepy-crawlies

'Erratic' winter creates ideal breeding ground for creepy-crawlies

Greater influx of ants, ticks, rodents and other pests expected after mild winter combined with rapid snowmelt and bouts of heavy rain, pest control firm predicts
Collingwood Blues earn OJHL title, punch ticket to Centennial Cup

Collingwood Blues earn OJHL title, punch ticket to Centennial Cup

'It feels so good to do it in front of a home crowd,' said team owner after Blues earned thrilling OT victory on home ice
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Can Leafs finally crack the first round? Ron MacLean thinks so

VIDEO: Can Leafs finally crack the first round? Ron MacLean thinks so

During a recent appearance on 'Inside the Village' podcast, iconic hockey broadcaster said he's convinced this year's version of the Maple Leafs are 'for real'
'It's sad': Police-led programs no longer welcome in area schools

'It's sad': Police-led programs no longer welcome in area schools

'If (you) speak to each principal or each school, they want us in the schools, (but) the school boards right now are not having that same feeling,' says Orillia OPP official
'Perfect fit': Gourmet donut destination takes flight in Barrie

'Perfect fit': Gourmet donut destination takes flight in Barrie

'We want to provide our customers with a start-to-finish experience that a small local donut shop provides,' says Maverick’s Donuts Barrie South owner