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Up to 50 cm of snow possible tonight

Up to 50 cm of snow possible tonight

Visibility will be reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow; snow squalls expected to end late this evening
'A beginning': Orillia church holds Trans Day of Remembrance Service

'A beginning': Orillia church holds Trans Day of Remembrance Service

'It is time for us to do this, and time for us to be proud of who we are and celebrate our diversity,' says pastor at special service Sunday
Strike averted as CUPE, Ontario government reach tentative deal

Strike averted as CUPE, Ontario government reach tentative deal

CUPE said both sides agreed to a $1-per-hour raise each year, or about 3.59 per cent annually
Christmas comes early at 'Holiday with a Hero' event (17 photos)

Christmas comes early at 'Holiday with a Hero' event (17 photos)

'We think it’s a great event — a real tear-jerking event, to tell you the truth,' said Orillia Fire Chief Michael Clark
The Canadian dream: Syrian refugee opens barber shop

The Canadian dream: Syrian refugee opens barber shop

At 14 and a refugee in Lebanon, Bilal dared to dream about a career he would love; now he owns his own barber shop in Simcoe County
Protesters rally against 'disgraceful' Bill 23 (7 photos)

Protesters rally against 'disgraceful' Bill 23 (7 photos)

If Bill 23 is passed there will be 'consequences beyond what we can imagine,' warns naturalist as 100 people brave snow to protest in front of MPP Jill Dunlop's office
Orillia Concert Band to ring in Christmas season with two shows

Orillia Concert Band to ring in Christmas season with two shows

Band will host family-oriented one-hour afternoon Christmas concert to be followed in the evening by its traditional annual Christmas Prelude concert
Visiting Siskins use high-octane offence to dominate Terriers

Visiting Siskins use high-octane offence to dominate Terriers

Stayner scores 7-1 triumph over Terriers; 'We strayed from our game plan,' laments Orillia coach following defeat at Brian Orser Arena
COLUMN: 'Secret' changes within Bill 23 will prove lethal

COLUMN: 'Secret' changes within Bill 23 will prove lethal

Ford's proposed legislation 'completely guts' the vital Ontario Wetland Evaluation System and muzzles conservation authorities, warns columnist
Contract talks continue with province as strike deadline nears

Contract talks continue with province as strike deadline nears

Lecce issued a statement on Saturday touting the government's improved offer and calling on CUPE to call off the proposed strike to keep students in class