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Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Orillia Kings introduce new coach, lead sponsor ahead of opening day

Orillia Kings introduce new coach, lead sponsor ahead of opening day

Canadian Lacrosse Hall-of-Famer Jim Meredith leading Jr. B squad this season; 'The players seem very energetic and enthused,' says team's new bench boss
Local MPs 'skeptical and cynical' of feds' funding for Lake Simcoe

Local MPs 'skeptical and cynical' of feds' funding for Lake Simcoe

'We have our work cut out for us to ensure Lake Simcoe and Georgian Bay are well represented, (and) to also press for funding for ... Lake Couchiching,' said local MP
Show us Your Heart Campaign raises $1,200 for Orillia cat shelter

Show us Your Heart Campaign raises $1,200 for Orillia cat shelter

Global Pet Foods customers, head office collect donations for Orillia's Comfie Cat Shelter
LETTER: Option for pre-planning needed in assisted-dying legislation

LETTER: Option for pre-planning needed in assisted-dying legislation

Pre-planning 'should be our right under the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms Act,' says woman whose husband had medically assisted death
Ramara Township hosting Easter scavenger hunt

Ramara Township hosting Easter scavenger hunt

Eggsplore Ramara will take participants to 13 locations April 11-18
COLUMN: Food insecurity doesn't take spring break

COLUMN: Food insecurity doesn't take spring break

Soaring food, fuel costs lead to increasing demand at Sharing Place, which saw 93 first-time visitors in March
A cut above: Sport Clips opens new Orillia location (4 photos)

A cut above: Sport Clips opens new Orillia location (4 photos)

'Kids love sitting in here while the hockey games are on. Guys love it, too, because our stylists are all professionals,' says owner of new Orillia shop
LETTER: Sprawl will have 'detrimental and inalterable' consequences

LETTER: Sprawl will have 'detrimental and inalterable' consequences

'We are finally waking up to the realization that our green spaces are critical for our long-term survival,' reader says
Retired OPP officer saw 'heartbreaking' situation up close in Ukraine

Retired OPP officer saw 'heartbreaking' situation up close in Ukraine

'I’ve always been an avid volunteer and it's my passion to pay it forward as best I can,' says local resident and former OPP staff sergeant