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$20K worth of bronze garden statues stolen; OPP seek tips

$20K worth of bronze garden statues stolen; OPP seek tips

Several statues made of bronze were taken from a residence in the Cedar Ridge development over the winter, police say
Local youth wrestlers square off in city-wide championship

Local youth wrestlers square off in city-wide championship

After being shuttered through the pandemic, tournament organizer said it 'feels fantastic' to see local youth competing again
Local man found guilty in random fatal stabbing on Coldwater Road

Local man found guilty in random fatal stabbing on Coldwater Road

Defence lawyer asks court to make a finding of not criminally responsible after judge finds Justice Snache guilty of second-degree murder
Severn Township man facing impaired charges: OPP

Severn Township man facing impaired charges: OPP

The 59-year-old was travelling at a high rate of speed and appeared to have a headlight malfunction, say police of reasoning behind stop
Hawksley Workman bringing 'show-stopping vocals' to town Thursday

Hawksley Workman bringing 'show-stopping vocals' to town Thursday

Hawksley Workman will be performing at St Paul’s Centre on Thursday, April 27
School board hosting outdoor education conference

School board hosting outdoor education conference

May 6 event at Springwater Provincial Park is open to educators and community partners who are invited to 'spring back to nature'
SS Keewatin weighing anchor from home port Monday afternoon

SS Keewatin weighing anchor from home port Monday afternoon

Fate of ship's 11-year stay in Port McNicoll sealed last month when Skyline Investments Inc. announced it was donating the Keewatin to a Kingston marine museum
(UPDATE: Youths arrested) Police probing mischief incidents at Bracebridge cemetery

(UPDATE: Youths arrested) Police probing mischief incidents at Bracebridge cemetery

Three youths between the ages of 12-13 are facing charges of mischief over $5,000, say OPP who were grateful for tips from the public
Council endorses plan to bring more public art to the community

Council endorses plan to bring more public art to the community

Nearly 40 sites in town, including waterfront and downtown, have been identified 'to bring art and culture into those spaces in a tasteful way'
Lockdown at Twin Lakes was a 'false alarm,' say Orillia OPP

Lockdown at Twin Lakes was a 'false alarm,' say Orillia OPP

Officers responded to the local secondary school for a 'lockdown initiation' but it was determined it was a malfunction of the system, officials say