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Storing e-bikes? Fire department has some important advice

Storing e-bikes? Fire department has some important advice

'Devices that contain lithium-ion batteries do pose a fire risk should they be improperly cared for or become damaged,' says fire official
GUEST COLUMN: What's next in Ontario? Privatized sunlight?

GUEST COLUMN: What's next in Ontario? Privatized sunlight?

Resident wonders if selling off the Greenbelt is just the tip of the iceberg on privatization in satirical column that hits close to home in Doug Ford's Ontario
'It's been a pretty tough go' since police shooting in Innisfil

'It's been a pretty tough go' since police shooting in Innisfil

'We are starting to come out of it, starting to see the signs of improvement,' Acting Police Chief John Van Dyke says at police board meeting
Therapy dogs bring smiles to faces of patients at OSMH (6 photos)

Therapy dogs bring smiles to faces of patients at OSMH (6 photos)

Canines from St. John Ambulance's therapy dog program were also on hand at recent officers' funeral to help relieve community's grief
Trailer, 3 snowmobiles stolen from Gravenhurst storage facility

Trailer, 3 snowmobiles stolen from Gravenhurst storage facility

They were taken at around 1 a.m. Friday
Resort started with a log cabin built on 'fern-covered' rocks

Resort started with a log cabin built on 'fern-covered' rocks

Over the years, and thanks to the stewardship of generations of local families, Fern Resort has been 'transformed into one of the most popular resorts in Ontario'
Police, MNR continue to investigate shooting of dog in Nottawa

Police, MNR continue to investigate shooting of dog in Nottawa

No charges have been laid; OPP and MNR are conducting a joint investigation
90 km/h wind gusts possible today

90 km/h wind gusts possible today

The high winds are expected to ease this evening
Local author publishes new book on Muskoka ghost town

Local author publishes new book on Muskoka ghost town

'There isn’t anything left of Lewisham ... but I could almost feel the spirit of the people who lived, loved, and lost here,' said author Andrew Hind of his latest book
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices