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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
UPDATE: Orillia can expect freezing rain with ice acceleration

UPDATE: Orillia can expect freezing rain with ice acceleration

Environment Canada issued freezing warning for tonight; utility outages may also occur
Fire destroys trailer, causes $80,000 in damages: officials

Fire destroys trailer, causes $80,000 in damages: officials

'Quick thinking by the residents kept the fire from spreading beyond the trailer of origin,' says Gravenhurst Fire Department official
Human remains found at Essa Township residential fire scene

Human remains found at Essa Township residential fire scene

One adult transported to Toronto-area trauma centre remains in critical but stable condition
Driver accused of assaulting police, damaging cruiser

Driver accused of assaulting police, damaging cruiser

Two other drivers charged in unrelated weekend occurrences
'Difficult decisions': Sparks fly as YMCA officials address council

'Difficult decisions': Sparks fly as YMCA officials address council

'I really object to the Y trying to paint the city of Orillia as the culprit in this,' said Coun. Tim Lauer after organization gave a presentation to council Monday
Local grappler wrestles her way to top of podium

Local grappler wrestles her way to top of podium

'It was definitely an amazing experience', Victoria Harbour teen and Orillia Mariposa Wrestling Club athlete says of winning gold at national championships
North Simcoe municipalities approve Huronia Airport land sale

North Simcoe municipalities approve Huronia Airport land sale

'We need to sing together on the same sheet, in the same key and ... make sure we’re singing the same verse, which feels limiting and frustrating,' says area mayor
Accelerator fund designed to speed up home building: Minister

Accelerator fund designed to speed up home building: Minister

'We will work with municipalities to get them to a place where they will be able to maximize their use of these funds,' says federal housing minister
'Protect our planet': Ramara launches month-long community cleanup

'Protect our planet': Ramara launches month-long community cleanup

Residents encouraged to do their part in recognition of Earth Day