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Local basketball team impresses in summer league debut

Local basketball team impresses in summer league debut

OOFII Simcoe United allowedfewest points of any team during the first weekend of Canadian Youth Summer League play
Police investigating sexual assault in Wasaga Beach

Police investigating sexual assault in Wasaga Beach

Alleged incident took place on walking trail on May 24, police say
City launches certificate program to enhance tourism in area

City launches certificate program to enhance tourism in area

Tourism Ambassador Certificate program is free and open to those working in tourism and hospitality
Girl, 16, charged with attempted murder in Barrie stabbing

Girl, 16, charged with attempted murder in Barrie stabbing

Barrie police official says 16-year-old male victim has been released from hospital and is recovering from his injuries
Supply chain issues, luxury tax sinking local boat dealers

Supply chain issues, luxury tax sinking local boat dealers

'It's a difficult thing to have that demand and not be able to meet it,' says Jason Crate, noting situation has 'gotten progressively worse'
Health unit reports 2 COVID-related deaths in Simcoe-Muskoka

Health unit reports 2 COVID-related deaths in Simcoe-Muskoka

Limited testing captured 155 new COVID cases in the region since the health unit's last update on May 20
Silver Creek Estates blaze under investigation (3 photos)

Silver Creek Estates blaze under investigation (3 photos)

'It’s a shame. These people have lost stuff they will never recover,' says neighbour; Severn officials say fire is not suspicious
This week in OrilliaMatters+: Rejuvenate your yard, there's still time to enter for a chance to win

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Rejuvenate your yard, there's still time to enter for a chance to win

Plus, go Inside the Village with Scott and Frisco
Tip leads to impaired driving charges in Orillia

Tip leads to impaired driving charges in Orillia

Charges laid after police respond to call from local business
LETTER: Candidate absences should be 'punished at polls'

LETTER: Candidate absences should be 'punished at polls'

PC candidates 'seem to think the campaign is about them, not the voters,' laments letter writer