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Distraught local senior loses nearly $10,000 in Bitcoin scam

Distraught local senior loses nearly $10,000 in Bitcoin scam

'I want people to be aware of this,' says Severn senior swindled by scammers who took control of her computer screen; OPP offers tips to prevent fraud
Conservation authority facing flood of complaints about Lake Simcoe

Conservation authority facing flood of complaints about Lake Simcoe

Complaints have more than doubled in the past two years, prompting the authority to develop an online form that will streamline and expedite the process
Adopt Me: Matilda the curious rat

Adopt Me: Matilda the curious rat

She would prefer a home that would give her a lot of attention
Coldwater Mill set to unveil new Cultural Centre in June

Coldwater Mill set to unveil new Cultural Centre in June

Thanks to a $150,000 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the mill foundation was able to carry out a number of upgrades
County asks people to chime in on transportation plan for the future

County asks people to chime in on transportation plan for the future

Until May 29, residents can view and comment on the plans, which look at the next 30 years and beyond
1,699 COVID-positive patients in Ontario hospitals, 202 in ICUs

1,699 COVID-positive patients in Ontario hospitals, 202 in ICUs

The number of hospitalized COVID patients has remained relatively steady over the past two weeks
Patrick Fogarty graduate laughs his way to prestigious award

Patrick Fogarty graduate laughs his way to prestigious award

Wilfred Lee, a stand-up comic, is one of nine graduates from the region's Catholic high schools, recognized as part of board's 'outstanding graduates' program
Orillia Lady Kings hit the field for first time in three years (3 photos)

Orillia Lady Kings hit the field for first time in three years (3 photos)

'I think having house league and having our girls rep teams brings female athletes together in a way that we all deserve to be brought together,' says coach
COLUMN: Ford's pre-election giveaways should go elsewhere

COLUMN: Ford's pre-election giveaways should go elsewhere

Premier and his conservative cronies have been handing back our money like it’s hot to the touch, like it smells bad and they don’t want it anymore, says reporter
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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