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'Devastating': Popular family restaurant in Washago closes doors

'Devastating': Popular family restaurant in Washago closes doors

'Inflation is astronomical and soaring out of control' while labour shortage worsens, making running a restaurant a 'losing battle,' owner laments
County council closes controversial chapter on library co-op plan

County council closes controversial chapter on library co-op plan

CAO says 'lessons learned,' council makes no comments on report finding county contravened Municipal Act with closed meeting discussion and vote
SIU ends investigation into Bracebridge incident

SIU ends investigation into Bracebridge incident

Director says reported injury was not within SIU's mandate
Orillia ProNet purchases Downtown Computers

Orillia ProNet purchases Downtown Computers

Longtime owner of Downtown Computers says local customers are 'in the best of hands' with Orillia ProNet
Beware variety of cryptocurrency scams: OPP

Beware variety of cryptocurrency scams: OPP

Residents in north Simcoe have lost more than $1.2M to scams, frauds this year, say OPP
Mariposa Folk Foundation seeks new directors for board

Mariposa Folk Foundation seeks new directors for board

Board provides oversight and governance for the Mariposa Folk Festival and its Festival Organizing Group and other initiatives
COLUMN: A life, a family forever scarred by horror of war

COLUMN: A life, a family forever scarred by horror of war

As we approach Nov. 11, columnist shares touching family story of love, loss and remembrance
LETTER: Ford's tactics make workers feel like 'hostages'

LETTER: Ford's tactics make workers feel like 'hostages'

'Doug Ford may preach that he wants what’s best for Ontario’s children, but his actions certainly suggest that he is not willing to pay fairly for it,' laments reader
Orillia chocolatier impresses at International Chocolate Awards

Orillia chocolatier impresses at International Chocolate Awards

DWN Craft Chocolatier earns bronze for Old Fashioned dark chocolate bar
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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