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New taxi company set to drive into Orillia to 'fill the void'

New taxi company set to drive into Orillia to 'fill the void'

'Our company's going to be an honest company. It's going to be reliable, it's going to be safe,' said co-owner of new ABBY Taxi Orillia set to open soon
Vanilla Ice, Young MC among acts set to take over Casino Rama

Vanilla Ice, Young MC among acts set to take over Casino Rama

Other performers coming to the area include Rob Base, Sugarhill Gang, Northern Pikes, Shaun Majumder, Brent Butt, and Chris de Burgh
COLUMN: Bill 23 puts First Nations in a 'dangerous' place

COLUMN: Bill 23 puts First Nations in a 'dangerous' place

'How are we to respect the laws you create when you can’t?' asks local elder, who says Ford government has turned its back on its 'duty to consult' with First Nations
Walmart security guard pepper-sprayed in recent assault, theft

Walmart security guard pepper-sprayed in recent assault, theft

'It’s basically assault with a weapon because of the spray that was discharged,' says police official
Christmas can be a time of taking for scammers, OPP warns

Christmas can be a time of taking for scammers, OPP warns

Police share tips and advice on how to detect and avoid the most common frauds during the holiday season
Family of late Rush drummer raises money for local cancer centre

Family of late Rush drummer raises money for local cancer centre

'A lot of friends and family have been through the RVH doors,' says Neil Peart's sister, who lives in Gravenhurst
LETTER: 'For the people?' Ford's actions say otherwise

LETTER: 'For the people?' Ford's actions say otherwise

'Doug Ford, man of the people,' is a lie – just as his promise to protect the Greenbelt was a lie,' letter writer laments
Former Barrie mayor appointed new chair in District of Muskoka

Former Barrie mayor appointed new chair in District of Muskoka

'I hope my experience can support our new council as we tackle the challenges Muskoka faces and make a positive difference for our residents,' says Jeff Lehman
'No longer required': Development charge moratorium to expire

'No longer required': Development charge moratorium to expire

City waived $1.4 million in industrial development charges since 2010, which helped to bring in over $150 million in local growth, say staff
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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