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Two families sought for Habitat for Humanity build in Gravenhurst

Two families sought for Habitat for Humanity build in Gravenhurst

The two-bedroom homes will be energy efficient, suitable for individuals or small families, and with universal accessibility, will be built for equity and inclusivity
OPP warns of rash of scams, shares tips on how to avoid them

OPP warns of rash of scams, shares tips on how to avoid them

In 2022, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre received 90,377 fraud reports with more than $530 million in reported losses
Bradford park to be named after murdered South Simcoe officer

Bradford park to be named after murdered South Simcoe officer

Park will bear the name of Const. Devon Northrup, who was called a 'gentle giant with a smile that would light up a room'
LETTER: Orillia's transit system is 'lousy', unreliable

LETTER: Orillia's transit system is 'lousy', unreliable

'People are too frustrated to bother waiting on our buses,' says frustrated letter writer and former transit user
Enter for a chance to win $3,000 in free gas!

Enter for a chance to win $3,000 in free gas!

We have teamed up with McDougall Energy to give away $3,000 in Mobil, Esso and Shell gas gift cards to one lucky winner
Wanted federal offender known to frequent Orillia area

Wanted federal offender known to frequent Orillia area

He is currently serving a five-plus year sentence for a slew of charges including assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon
Orillia Lakers net second AAA tournament title in a row

Orillia Lakers net second AAA tournament title in a row

Team, 28-3, disappointed to learn it was not named one of the 14 teams competing in the OBLX and won’t be eligible for the provincial championships
Up to 20 cm of snowfall possible tonight into tomorrow

Up to 20 cm of snowfall possible tonight into tomorrow

Total snowfall accumulations of 15 to 20 cm are possible, Environment Canada says
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Homicide in Barrie prompts calls for more 'police on the ground'

Homicide in Barrie prompts calls for more 'police on the ground'

'Personally, I feel we need more police on the ground, walking the beat up and down and through alleys,' says owner of restaurant where stabbing victim sought help