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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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Driver clocked at 200 km/h on highway charged with impaired

Driver clocked at 200 km/h on highway charged with impaired

Video shows driver ignoring police vehicle with lights on, prior to being stopped and charged with dangerous driving, stunt driving, impaired driving
Council calls on province to 'at least double' Ontario Works, ODSP rates

Council calls on province to 'at least double' Ontario Works, ODSP rates

'We are calling on the provincial government to end legislated poverty,' said Coun. Janet-Lynne Durnford, who brought the resolution forward at Monday's council meeting
Parking mishap in mall lot leads to impaired charges for teen

Parking mishap in mall lot leads to impaired charges for teen

'Information from concerned and attentive members of the public is key in efforts to take impaired drivers off the road,' say OPP
'Iconic' Orillia street renamed in honour of Gordon Lightfoot

'Iconic' Orillia street renamed in honour of Gordon Lightfoot

'With this renaming, we honour not just a local icon, but a global ambassador of Orillia whose melodies continue to resonate with audiences worldwide,' says mayor
Honda to build electric vehicles, battery plant in Alliston: sources

Honda to build electric vehicles, battery plant in Alliston: sources

Project could be worth around $14 billion or $15 billion, with details expected later this week, officials say
Police seize prohibited weapons after traffic stop; two charged

Police seize prohibited weapons after traffic stop; two charged

OPP pulled over a vehicle early Sunday morning to investigate a possible Highway Traffic Act infraction and discovered a number of 'edged weapons'
COLUMN: Members have mixed feelings over golf clubs' future

COLUMN: Members have mixed feelings over golf clubs' future

Change in operators at Vespra Hills, National Pines provides 'clarity after rumours surrounded the future of both,' columnist explains
Driver and his employer facing charges following crash

Driver and his employer facing charges following crash

Police say the driver of the commercial truck, which sustained significant damage following a two-vehicle crash, fled the scene
Simcoe-Muskoka health unit urges residents to get immunized

Simcoe-Muskoka health unit urges residents to get immunized

'Immunization prevents disease, saves lives and reduces health-care spending,' say local public health officials