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'Soup-er' event in Oro-Medonte looks to help local women in need

'Soup-er' event in Oro-Medonte looks to help local women in need

The pandemic 'affected us as an organization, because this is the only event that allows us to raise money to support us throughout the year for all the other things we do,' says organizer
Funeral details announced for slain South Simcoe officers

Funeral details announced for slain South Simcoe officers

The funeral on Thursday is not open to the public, but will include other police services and emergency service personnel, officials say
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
WATCH: It's time to stop treating sex workers like criminals

WATCH: It's time to stop treating sex workers like criminals

Jenn Clamen, a longtime advocate for Canadian sex workers, joined our 'Inside the Village' podcast to talk about landmark court challenge
Local Grade 3 boy races cross-country in a wheelchair

Local Grade 3 boy races cross-country in a wheelchair

'The chance to participate in group sports has been really exciting for him,' said mom of student who participated in a regional cross-country meet
Canada's military has a personnel crisis: Defence chief

Canada's military has a personnel crisis: Defence chief

'We need a whole-of-society effort to help us bring the Armed Forces back to where it needs to be for the dangerous world ahead,' said Gen. Wayne Eyre
COLUMN: Fun will never be a four-letter word

COLUMN: Fun will never be a four-letter word

Work-life balance sometimes means being one ping away from an incoming call, email or Zoom meeting, so columnist urges people to let loose when you can
Strumbellas tapped to headline Barrie's upcoming Noella Festival

Strumbellas tapped to headline Barrie's upcoming Noella Festival

Multi-award winning internationally renowned alternative rock band will rock downtown Barrie on Nov. 19
Local voters urged to be 'brave' at the polls (10 photos)

Local voters urged to be 'brave' at the polls (10 photos)

'Investing in people and investing in the environment ... is always going to show the greatest return on investment,' speaker says at Get Out the Vote to Stop Sprawl Rally
Wild ride in stolen car ends by crashing into High Street home

Wild ride in stolen car ends by crashing into High Street home

'Suspicious vehicle' fled from police, crashed into home, prompting driver to flee to nearby home's roof before being tracked down by dogs; 3 people face multiple charges