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Orillia man charged after bomb threat at city centre

Orillia man charged after bomb threat at city centre

Man, 35, facing a number of charges in relation to May 12 incident and 'other similar incidents across the province'
Threat against Orillia school traced to citizen in U.K.

Threat against Orillia school traced to citizen in U.K.

Orillia OPP Crime Unit contacted Interpol after tracing IP address to U.K.
Local restaurant, pool hall to be razed to make way for condos

Local restaurant, pool hall to be razed to make way for condos

There is 'overwhelming interest' in the condo project from potential buyers, but fate of current tenants is uncertain
Man implicated in 2019 Barrie killing heading to prison

Man implicated in 2019 Barrie killing heading to prison

'They have suffered heartache and excruciating emotional pain,' judge says of victim's family
Midland welcomed season's first cruise ship this morning

Midland welcomed season's first cruise ship this morning

City hosting free, 'family-fun' indoor and outdoor activities

City hosting free, 'family-fun' indoor and outdoor activities

Recreation Month is a 'great way to reinforce the importance of getting active ... and enjoying all the outstanding recreation opportunities Orillia has,' says mayor
Local Youth Summit tackles climate change (7 photos)

Local Youth Summit tackles climate change (7 photos)

Sustainable Simcoe Youth Summit hosted 200 students from area high schools who spent the day at Lakehead exploring how to respond to climate emergency
Simcoe County Archives launches 'invaluable' digital service

Simcoe County Archives launches 'invaluable' digital service

'This online tool makes it easier for people to access the Archives or donate private records to our Archives for safekeeping,' notes county warden
Adopt Me: Josie is looking for a home for her golden years

Adopt Me: Josie is looking for a home for her golden years

She would prefer a quiet home with a retired person
Heat gets local Lady Kings teams fired up for action

Heat gets local Lady Kings teams fired up for action

Six-point effort from Harper MacDonell paces Northern Elite to house league triumph at West Orillia Sports Complex