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'Fun' Hanukkah festival brings light to Orillia (4 photos)

'Fun' Hanukkah festival brings light to Orillia (4 photos)

'The message is all about increasing light. It’s all about the freedom of religion,' rabbi explains at menorah lighting in downtown Orillia
Driver had five times legal limit of alcohol in blood: OPP

Driver had five times legal limit of alcohol in blood: OPP

Gravenhurst woman was charged after police responded to collision Wednesday night
Roots North announces 'exciting' main-stage act for 2023 event

Roots North announces 'exciting' main-stage act for 2023 event

'Michael Kaeshammer’s signature blend of artistry and storytelling is exactly what the Roots North audience has come to expect,' said festival official
ADOPT ME: Nala is a lovable cat with unique look

ADOPT ME: Nala is a lovable cat with unique look

This senior cat loves nothing more than to curl up on lap and purr
Storm expected to bring high winds, hazardous travel conditions

Storm expected to bring high winds, hazardous travel conditions

Wind gusts of 90 km/h, extensive blowing snow possible, warns Environment Canada
Love You campaign raises over $10k for local women's shelter

Love You campaign raises over $10k for local women's shelter

'Donations like this and from the community help us go from good to great, so we can go from just providing room, to providing Christmas,' said Green Haven Shelter official
LETTER: Dunlop says 'heartbreaking reality' spawned Bill 23

LETTER: Dunlop says 'heartbreaking reality' spawned Bill 23

More Homes Built Faster Act will 'ensure our communities can continue to grow, evolve and thrive,' says Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop
Woman killed in deadly crash was a 'champion for the children'

Woman killed in deadly crash was a 'champion for the children'

'Over the last two decades, Erica made a meaningful difference in the lives of thousands of Easter Seals children and families,' official said of woman killed in Hwy. 26 crash
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Weather bomb': Get ready for a 'once in a generation' storm

'Weather bomb': Get ready for a 'once in a generation' storm

Local weather watcher says 'blizzard warnings' could be issued and expects the area to be hit with 80 to 125 centimetres of snow this weekend