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School board seeks special education advisory committee members

School board seeks special education advisory committee members

Deadline for applications is Nov. 4
ADOPT ME: Sally likes quiet time and cuddles

ADOPT ME: Sally likes quiet time and cuddles

Young calico would be best suited for quiet home as only cat or with another calm kitty
VIDEO: $50K reward offered in 2016 missing woman investigation

VIDEO: $50K reward offered in 2016 missing woman investigation

Karen 'Karebear' Thompson, who lived a 'transient' lifestyle, was last seen in July 2016; OPP say foul play is suspected
OPP officers nab four drivers accused of impaired

OPP officers nab four drivers accused of impaired

A 40-year-old woman, a 31-year-old woman, an 18-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman are facing charges; each lost their licence for 90 days
Tiny resident raises concerns after finding 46 dead ducks

Tiny resident raises concerns after finding 46 dead ducks

Grazyna Chochol made the sad discovery while walking along the beach near Lafontaine
Robotic pets bring 'soothing, calming' escape to retirement home

Robotic pets bring 'soothing, calming' escape to retirement home

Unique program has helped one woman overcome shyness and also assisted others in managing dementia symptoms, officials say
Orillia man faces charges following scary West Street incident

Orillia man faces charges following scary West Street incident

Man barricaded himself in townhouse unit until tactical officers finally 'engaged' with the suspect, who was brought into custody late Monday night
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Gouged at the grocery store

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Gouged at the grocery store

Episode 22 of the podcast: A leading food economist at the University of Guelph explains why your grocery bill keeps on climbing — and what you can do about it (spoiler alert: not much)
Legion helps vulnerable with clothing donation to Lighthouse

Legion helps vulnerable with clothing donation to Lighthouse

'We are dedicated to looking after veterans and this is one way to reach out to the ones who are homeless or in need,' says official