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Council OKs three-storey apartment complex on Mississaga St. W.

Council OKs three-storey apartment complex on Mississaga St. W.

'You need to think about us ... not people from Toronto or the Golden Horseshoe, (but) the people in this town who need housing,' lamented resident at public meeting
Adopt Me: Desmond and Harold are funny guys

Adopt Me: Desmond and Harold are funny guys

They are not bonded & require their own houses
Orillia OPP will be cracking down on impaired driving this week

Orillia OPP will be cracking down on impaired driving this week

Already in 2023, Orillia OPP has charged 35 drivers with impaired and 11 of those drivers had more than double the legal limit of alcohol in their system
Nominations for OSMH's Nightingale Nursing Award are now open

Nominations for OSMH's Nightingale Nursing Award are now open

If a nurse at Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital provided you exceptional service, you can nominate them for annual Nightingale Nursing Award
Orillia Vocal Ensemble issues call for scholarship applications

Orillia Vocal Ensemble issues call for scholarship applications

The deadline to apply for the $500 annual scholarship is April 21
LETTER: Jury is still out on EVs, efficiency, performance

LETTER: Jury is still out on EVs, efficiency, performance

'People need to do their own research based on their needs and their concern for the environment,' says letter writer
'Deeply satisfying': New exhibition showcases local seniors' art

'Deeply satisfying': New exhibition showcases local seniors' art

'I thought I’d be dead before I got famous. Thank God that’s not the case,' quips 92-year-old resident of Orillia's Leacock Retirement Lodge
Police investigating threat of shooting at Bradford high school

Police investigating threat of shooting at Bradford high school

'We understand the threat is very concerning to students, parents, school staff, administrators, and the community,' say police who will have increased presence at the school
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Half of young Canadians think humanity is doomed

VIDEO: Half of young Canadians think humanity is doomed

New research reveals that climate change is taking an unseen toll on young Canadians; nearly four out of five say the crisis has impacted their overall mental health