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Orillia Channel Cats test their endurance at pentahlon event

Orillia Channel Cats test their endurance at pentahlon event

'We are very proud of how well the swimmers handled the additional pressure of back-to-back racing,' says local swim team coach
Cyber attack will keep Casino Rama closed throughout weekend

Cyber attack will keep Casino Rama closed throughout weekend

Official could not put dollar figure on impact of shutdown and could not provide details of what needs to be done to restore IT system
Top hat exchange marks start of Midland shipping season

Top hat exchange marks start of Midland shipping season

Frontenac captain quips he feels like Edgar Allen Poe while donning top hat during century-old ceremony recognizing first commercial vessel in Midland waters
OPP 'hope' to reopen Hwy. 400 southbound near Bradford by 5 p.m.

OPP 'hope' to reopen Hwy. 400 southbound near Bradford by 5 p.m.

One person airlifted to Toronto trauma centre after vehicle flipped
County urges local residents to recognize Earth Day

County urges local residents to recognize Earth Day

'Earth Day is a significant reminder about how important our environment is to our habitat, economy, communities and daily lives,' says warden
'A great idea': City to gauge interest in new community gardens

'A great idea': City to gauge interest in new community gardens

If enough interest is garnered, council will consider community gardens for Hillcrest Park and York Street Parkette during the 2024 budget deliberations
Human remains found outside Barrie not yet identified: OPP

Human remains found outside Barrie not yet identified: OPP

OPP waiting on results from post-mortem examination to pinpoint cause of death after remains found Wednesday evening on Penetanguishene Road
Crash on Hwy. 400 sends three to hospital, causes traffic chaos

Crash on Hwy. 400 sends three to hospital, causes traffic chaos

Shortly before 1:30 p.m., the southbound lanes remained closed at Highway 89, but northbound lanes had reopened
COVID-19 clinic services at OSMH closing due to declining demand

COVID-19 clinic services at OSMH closing due to declining demand

Effective May 1, the clinic will stop providing COVID-19 PCR testing, and as of June 16, it will no longer offer COVID-19 vaccinations
Tireless Orillia volunteer says 'it's important to give back'

Tireless Orillia volunteer says 'it's important to give back'

'I love striving together to try to achieve something ... it’s been so rewarding to be a volunteer here in this community, says Stephen Davids who has helped numerous groups