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New detective novel by local author will keep readers guessing

New detective novel by local author will keep readers guessing

Andy Potter is offering OrilliaMatters readers the chance to win a free ebook, which has been called an 'impressive series launch' by Publishers Weekly
LETTER: Proposed boat trailer parking fee 'not reasonable'

LETTER: Proposed boat trailer parking fee 'not reasonable'

'Embracing non-resident traffic is a win-win for any local economy,' says letter writer who is against 'restricting access' to Lake Simcoe
Charlie Thornton was a square dance caller and popular auctioneer

Charlie Thornton was a square dance caller and popular auctioneer

His farm was the first farm south of Highway 11 in Oro Township and after selling it, he moved into Orillia and was often found at the Rainbow Room
Holland Marsh farmers ready to 'wake up the land' after long winter

Holland Marsh farmers ready to 'wake up the land' after long winter

'I love the feeling of a new season because I can help provide food for my community and know that the work we are doing is helping the community eat healthy,' says local farmer
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Historic day': Supreme Court won't examine Oak Ridge abuse lawsuit

'Historic day': Supreme Court won't examine Oak Ridge abuse lawsuit

'The plaintiffs are relieved that justice has finally been served and that our courts have confirmed that these horrific programs were wrong,' says lawyer
Gravenhurst man arrested in alleged snow-clearing scam

Gravenhurst man arrested in alleged snow-clearing scam

Residents responded to online advertisements offering snow-clearing services and paid more than $4,000 for a service that was never provided, police say
'We're taxed to death': Area drivers fuming over carbon tax hike

'We're taxed to death': Area drivers fuming over carbon tax hike

'I'm going to have to take the bus, or drive less. I'm going to have to make some significant changes in the way that I get around,' says local driver
OMHA, KidSport team up to remove financial barriers for youth

OMHA, KidSport team up to remove financial barriers for youth

'More kids than ever before have been left out of participating because costs are increasing,' said official, noting KidSport will provide up to $300 per player for fees
Leaf and yard waste collection starts April 10 in Simcoe County

Leaf and yard waste collection starts April 10 in Simcoe County

Collection will take place through to end of May