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Man facing charges following vehicle theft in Gravenhurst

Man facing charges following vehicle theft in Gravenhurst

Someone called the police about a potentially impaired driver who was operating the vehicle reported stolen earlier in that day
'Surreal': Orillia dancer living the dream on Canada's Got Talent

'Surreal': Orillia dancer living the dream on Canada's Got Talent

'I feel very grateful for the opportunity to be on such a big stage for the whole country to watch,' says OSS grad and long-time dancer
4 people charged in trailer thefts investigation in Muskoka, central Ontario

4 people charged in trailer thefts investigation in Muskoka, central Ontario

The accused have been arrested after police executed two search warrants in Gravenhurst and Brampton
Single-vehicle crash shuts down Highway 11 lane north of Orillia

Single-vehicle crash shuts down Highway 11 lane north of Orillia

A single-vehicle collision near Ego Sideroad in Severn Township is snarling traffic; Orillia OPP warn drivers to mind deteriorating road conditions
Alleged sexual assault under investigation in Port Carling

Alleged sexual assault under investigation in Port Carling

Investigators believe there may have been witnesses in the area at the time of the July 2022 incident outside a private golf club
COLUMN: Calling Rogers 'dis'-service line is akin to Hell

COLUMN: Calling Rogers 'dis'-service line is akin to Hell

'Spending a weekend with 1-800-Rant-and-Rage, while failing to fix (the issues), is horribly horrific,' notes columnist after less-than-ideal experience on the phone
Leacock Care Centre gets funding to provide care 'in right place'

Leacock Care Centre gets funding to provide care 'in right place'

'Investment ... will provide long-term care residents right here in Simcoe North with the specialized supports and services they need,' said Jill Dunlop
LETTER: Local owner of EVs charged up about their merits

LETTER: Local owner of EVs charged up about their merits

'No question there are some drawbacks, but none that would keep me from buying another one,' says letter writer Michael Scott
Knox Church, built by volunteers, has stood the test of time

Knox Church, built by volunteers, has stood the test of time

Church was constructed in 1844 and 1845, using timber cut and hewn with broad axe on site and still hosts annual services each siummer
Orillia man arrested for driving wrong way on Highway 11

Orillia man arrested for driving wrong way on Highway 11

Members of the public all reported the vehicle nearly caused multiple head on collisions, including one with police