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Could dark alleyways be transformed into attractive walkways to downtown merchants?

Doug Lewis is seeking input into an ambitious plan to transform alleys into walkways to improve access to the downtown

Apr 16, 2018 8:00 AM Read more >

All Simcoe County buses cancelled today

Schools remain open for student learning

Apr 16, 2018 7:24 AM Read more >

Lakehead Orillia campus exams cancelled today (Update: 1 p.m. exams cancelled)

​The campus remains open.​ Exams will be rescheduled to the examination contingency date.

Apr 16, 2018 7:19 AM Read more >

Good morning, Orillia!

Daytime high temperature of 6C

Apr 16, 2018 6:00 AM Read more >

Snowshoes made this trek a walk in the park

Ganaraska Trail Association offering free hike on April 21

Apr 15, 2018 6:30 PM Read more >

Simcoe County is becoming a hotbed for country music talent

Jason McCoy and Road Hammers up for several Country Music Association of Ontario awards

Apr 15, 2018 1:00 PM Read more >

Freezing rain warning in effect for Orillia and area

Significant freezing rain beginning this afternoon

Apr 15, 2018 12:09 PM Read more >

Catching the masked bandit rivals the excitement of Christmas Eve

Clever tactics required to catch this seed snatcher at the scene of the crime

Apr 15, 2018 11:00 AM Read more >

Twin Lakes students staging 'awesome' rock concert, circa 1985

You can check out Thunder Rock Thursday and Friday night at Twin Lakes Secondary School

Apr 15, 2018 9:41 AM Read more >

This is the sixth-snowiest April since 1871 ... and the forecast is dismal

'It's not unusual to get systems like this,' says weather watcher Dave Brain; Freezing rain and ice pellets predicted for today

Apr 15, 2018 7:30 AM Read more >