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Colts' season comes to an end with heartbreaking Game 7 loss

Colts' season comes to an end with heartbreaking Game 7 loss

Barrie got into penalty trouble in the third period and it cost them dearly, giving up two goals as North Bay skated to a 3-1 win on home ice
Mock trial competition back on the docket for local students

Mock trial competition back on the docket for local students

Patrick Fogarty students will be participating in event that 'is such a great opportunity for kids to test their ability in the world of law,' says official;
'Small-town' girl expands country roots with latest single

'Small-town' girl expands country roots with latest single

'Having that small-town experience gave me different ideas to go about with my songs,' says Elmvale country artist Dayna Reid, whose latest single comes out April 28
Georgian honoured for efforts to preserve Indigenous language

Georgian honoured for efforts to preserve Indigenous language

'We felt a deep responsibility to take a leadership role and to collaborate with Indigenous partners to help ensure the language wasn’t lost,' says college official
EDI Roundtable unveils leadership team, vows 'sense of belonging'

EDI Roundtable unveils leadership team, vows 'sense of belonging'

Group created out of a 'desire to establish a platform to support the community in its efforts to listen, understand and celebrate the diverse voices who call Orillia home'
(UPDATE) 'Nothing suspicious' about body found today: OPP

(UPDATE) 'Nothing suspicious' about body found today: OPP

'It is an ongoing investigation, and we ask people to avoid the area,' said Orillia OPP official
Gordon Lightfoot tribute, coming to Orillia, 'will thrill fans'

Gordon Lightfoot tribute, coming to Orillia, 'will thrill fans'

Concert captures 'the magic of Lightfoot's live performances ... with fascinating stories, facts and anecdotes that pay homage to this iconic Canadian singer-songwriter'
Orillia's Streets Alive founder ready to help Midland downtown

Orillia's Streets Alive founder ready to help Midland downtown

Leslie Fournier and Gregg MacLachlan aim to 'visualize the downtown’s possibilities and opportunities' at Thursday night forum
Health issues, lack of work, high rent lead to eviction of Orillia seniors

Health issues, lack of work, high rent lead to eviction of Orillia seniors

'We're being pushed out of everywhere. I mean, why aren't they building more social housing?' asked local senior who will be forced to live in his car