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LETTER: City's trail maintenance 'highly commendable'

LETTER: City's trail maintenance 'highly commendable'

Letter writer praises city for 'professionalism and courtesy'
Brief freezing rain possible this morning

Brief freezing rain possible this morning

The threat of freezing rain should end by afternoon as temperatures rise above the freezing mark, Environment Canada says
Nominations open for annual Orillia business leader award

Nominations open for annual Orillia business leader award

Nominees for William (Bill) Swinimer Business Leader of the Year Award 'not only have to be smart business wise, but they also have to care about their community'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
OSMH 'disappointed' to not get planning grant for new hospital

OSMH 'disappointed' to not get planning grant for new hospital

'I wouldn’t take this as a setback; we just continue to work toward a new hospital,' says hospital CEO
'Dignity, respect, hope': County surpasses affordable housing target

'Dignity, respect, hope': County surpasses affordable housing target

Progress on County of Simcoe’s 10-year affordable housing strategy celebrated today at Tiffin Street project in Barrie
New Ramara parking measures come into effect May 1

New Ramara parking measures come into effect May 1

Township residents can register for two free parking passes and one paid parking pass starting April 11
The Tragically Hip's Langlois among new Mariposa performers

The Tragically Hip's Langlois among new Mariposa performers

The annual festival has added nine more acts to the lineup for the July event to be held at Orillia's Tudhope Park
Barrie weighs several options for Sadlon Arena expansion

Barrie weighs several options for Sadlon Arena expansion

'It suffers from not having the most modern elements, but is still a very good building that does require some further investment,' says consultant
Local business owner floats creative waterfront parking solution

Local business owner floats creative waterfront parking solution

Studabakers owner Joe Winacott envisions a 'parking centre' that has room for food trucks, EV charging stations, boat trailer parking and a boardwalk to downtown