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Keewatin leaving home port in spring for $2M in shipyard repairs

Keewatin leaving home port in spring for $2M in shipyard repairs

Former Friends of Keewatin president, who once worked as a waiter aboard the Edwardian-era vessel, says Kingston museum best location for ship
Person's ashes among items stolen from vehicles in Penetang

Person's ashes among items stolen from vehicles in Penetang

Thefts took place early Wednesday morning, say OPP
War Amps key tags coming to Orillia residences this week

War Amps key tags coming to Orillia residences this week

More than 1.5M sets of keys have been returned to owners as part of program
For local snowmobilers, it's been tough sledding this winter

For local snowmobilers, it's been tough sledding this winter

'(It’s) very difficult to hear the trails have been open in our region only for five weeks, (and) that will certainly have a negative effect' on the economy, official said
Dynamic duo tapped to lead Orillia 2024 Ontario 55+ Winter Games

Dynamic duo tapped to lead Orillia 2024 Ontario 55+ Winter Games

Chair, GM selected in advance of February event; city looking for more than 300 volunteers
Severn man set to stand trial for 2020 murder of Orillia man

Severn man set to stand trial for 2020 murder of Orillia man

At the time of the 2020 slaying, OPP detective said the stabbing death was 'unusual,' as the suspect and the victim allegedly did not know one another
Families have fun, get active during 'fantastic' March break

Families have fun, get active during 'fantastic' March break

'It’s nice to be able to get out and have things to do,' says 11-year-old who took part in programming at the Orillia Public Library on Wednesday
Rapid response: Spreading out ambulances benefits entire county

Rapid response: Spreading out ambulances benefits entire county

Wasaga mayor laments adding more ambulances in Barrie area; 'I believe Barrie still reaps the benefits of the best response times for ambulances in the county by far,' says Smith
'Outstanding' brass band to take the stage at Orillia Opera House

'Outstanding' brass band to take the stage at Orillia Opera House

Weston Silver Band will perform on March 26 as part of Orillia Concert Association series
'So excited': Third time's the charm for local lottery winner

'So excited': Third time's the charm for local lottery winner

'It's something I never thought would happen,' says Heather Cherutti who hasn't decided what she's doing with her winnings