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Paramedics keen to share insight on health and safety issues

Paramedics keen to share insight on health and safety issues

'It’s anticipated that our paramedics (in Simcoe County) will respond to more than 91,000 calls for assistance this year, often facing complex situations,' says official
Orillia Lakers rally to net bronze medal at Barrie Royals tourney

Orillia Lakers rally to net bronze medal at Barrie Royals tourney

The Lakers earned a hard-fought win over Collingwood to capture bronze at the weekend event
Four decades later, man finds roots of Black ancestors in Orillia

Four decades later, man finds roots of Black ancestors in Orillia

Hobby for genealogy prompted research that eventually uncovered history of Josiah Payne Henderson, audience learns at OMAH Speaker Series
Nick Offerman, Chris Lane added to Casino Rama's lineup

Nick Offerman, Chris Lane added to Casino Rama's lineup

Tickets for the newly announced shows at Casino Rama will go on sale to the general public on March 11
LETTER: 'Appointments should be made by an elected official'

LETTER: 'Appointments should be made by an elected official'

Former Solicitor General, Doug Lewis, weighs in on justice reform, supports Downey's approach
Tense four-hour standoff in west Orillia ends peacefully: OPP

Tense four-hour standoff in west Orillia ends peacefully: OPP

Man had barricaded himself inside a Pearl Drive home; crisis negotiator and special OPP units were called in and were able to resolve the situation
LETTER: Resident says sidewalks are unsafe in West Ridge

LETTER: Resident says sidewalks are unsafe in West Ridge

Letter writer says longer cross-walk signals are needed as they do not give people 'enough time to get across the street safely'
Plans ramping up for 50-year reunion at city's oldest high school

Plans ramping up for 50-year reunion at city's oldest high school

'Everyone is eager to share their nostalgic affection for the place where they spent some critical years of their lives,' says committee member of April events
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Squeezed': Hillcrest Lodge residents are struggling to get by

'Squeezed': Hillcrest Lodge residents are struggling to get by

Cost of monthly food plan hike is not easy to absorb, say residents who feel they are being 'squeezed to their last nickel' in recent months