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Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Bright idea for west Orillia trail, dog park zapped by council

Bright idea for west Orillia trail, dog park zapped by council

'I thought it would be worth pursuing, at least to take a look at what was possible there,' says councillor, who was frustrated the idea wasn't supported
'Time is of the essence': Federal minister visits Georgian College

'Time is of the essence': Federal minister visits Georgian College

'What you are now standing in is the living embodiment of the best ideas that Canada has going for it,' Marco Mendicino says during tour of Georgian facility
Local students pursuing trades could score a $1,500 scholarship

Local students pursuing trades could score a $1,500 scholarship

'We want them to go through their program and come out on the other side with the ability to work in the trades and support them in any way possible,' says official
City getting $2.28M for chlorine gas system upgrades

City getting $2.28M for chlorine gas system upgrades

New ventilation system, shutoff valves will be installed thanks to joint funding
Deadline extended for Leacock student short story competition

Deadline extended for Leacock student short story competition

Annual competition is open to all Ontario students 14 to 19 years old; deadline is May 15
Arrest made, Canada-wide warrant issued in violent parking garage attack on Elnaz Hajtamiri

Arrest made, Canada-wide warrant issued in violent parking garage attack on Elnaz Hajtamiri

The Richmond Hill woman has been missing since January after being abducted in Wasaga Beach
OPP conducting long weekend seatbelt campaign

OPP conducting long weekend seatbelt campaign

In 2021, 47 people were killed in OPP-investigated motor vehicle collisions in which failure to wear a seatbelt was a factor in the deaths
'Really sad to hear': Divided merchants vote to reduce See You on the Patio program

'Really sad to hear': Divided merchants vote to reduce See You on the Patio program

'To take this helpful program away from us is just not appropriate,' says frustrated downtown restaurant owner of move to have patio program only on 'special weekends'
COVID-19: Ford says he would extend remaining mask mandates if recommended by top doc

COVID-19: Ford says he would extend remaining mask mandates if recommended by top doc

Masking requirements for those settings are due to expire on April 27 but Dr. Kieran Moore has said he's considering extending them amid the latest wave of COVID-19 cases