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Empower Simcoe issues challenge to help fund Oro-Medonte project

Empower Simcoe issues challenge to help fund Oro-Medonte project

The Lakeshore Ridge fundraising campaign has now raised 58% of its $250,000 goal, officials say
Adopt Me: Ravioli is a sweet but quiet girl

Adopt Me: Ravioli is a sweet but quiet girl

She is looking for a new home in a heated shop, garage, or warehouse as she does not like to share space
Orillia OPP looking for missing woman (update: located)

Orillia OPP looking for missing woman (update: located)

19-year-old was last seen Monday evening
1,730 COVID-positive patients in Ontario hospitals

1,730 COVID-positive patients in Ontario hospitals

219 COVID patients in ICU, and 90 on ventilators, reports province
County providing funding to plant trees around the region

County providing funding to plant trees around the region

'In 2021 alone, 28,500 tree seedlings were planted in the Simcoe County Forest,' says warden, noting $30,000 is being provided to support local volunteer tree plantings
Bring on the Bling: Dress for Success hosting online jewelry auction

Bring on the Bling: Dress for Success hosting online jewelry auction

Bid on designer jewelry from the comfort of your home, with all proceeds going to Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie and the services they provide to local women
LETTER: A solution to the short-term rental problem already exists

LETTER: A solution to the short-term rental problem already exists

Solution is already in place; 'We just need Council with the decency and the courage to ensure that our existing zoning bylaw is enforced,' says letter writer
OPP arrest man after high-risk takedown in Wasaga Beach

OPP arrest man after high-risk takedown in Wasaga Beach

Police chased suspect in vehicle and had to use a conducted energy weapon to subdue the suspect; OPP seized loaded firearm
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
City council supports continuing 'See You on the Patio' program

City council supports continuing 'See You on the Patio' program

'The feedback has been almost universal, that (the DOMB) decision doesn't match what is the general desire,' said Coun. Emond; Funding decision deferred