Local News

This week's podcast: A Barrie grandmother who was duped by an Internet romance scam — and then wrote a book to warn others — is now languishing in a Hong Kong prison after being tricked again

John French was small, but used a strong work ethic forged in Orillia to become a WHA star and champion during a stellar pro hockey career

Arts Orillia project is 'giving voice to stories that are not always shared,' says official of unique event that is one of many on the calendar in Orillia

'We need this sort of thing. It’s important for us to know what’s out there and what’s available,' says local senior

Provincial police laid more than 5,000 speeding charges during long weekend campaign

Roads in the area of Pine Valley and Teston are closed as emergency crews battle the blaze

'We want to make sure that we do everything we can to make sure it’s beneficial for Orillia,' councillor says; April 17 public meeting will allow citizens to weigh in

'(We) anticipate a further easing of restrictions will be communicated over the next few months,' says county official

Canada Day and Scottish Festival organizers working on contingency plans; 'We can’t start asking people for money if we don’t know if we are having the event,' official laments

Police say male suspect was spotted performing indecent act behind Cook Street home and it may not have been first time he attended the residence