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School closures announced ahead of anticipated 'winter bomb'

School closures announced ahead of anticipated 'winter bomb'

School boards in Grey and Simcoe County are announcing closures tomorrow in anticipation of the storm
'Giant family dinner': Youth centre preparing holiday meal for 200

'Giant family dinner': Youth centre preparing holiday meal for 200

'For some of the young people that we serve … this will be their holiday meal,' said youth centre director, who is grateful for community's support
Man charged in relation to robbery of retired Orillia officer

Man charged in relation to robbery of retired Orillia officer

Charge of theft under $5,000 laid in connection to incident Tuesday at downtown bank
'Fun' Hanukkah festival brings light to Orillia (4 photos)

'Fun' Hanukkah festival brings light to Orillia (4 photos)

'The message is all about increasing light. It’s all about the freedom of religion,' rabbi explains at menorah lighting in downtown Orillia
Driver had five times legal limit of alcohol in blood: OPP

Driver had five times legal limit of alcohol in blood: OPP

Gravenhurst woman was charged after police responded to collision Wednesday night
Roots North announces 'exciting' main-stage act for 2023 event

Roots North announces 'exciting' main-stage act for 2023 event

'Michael Kaeshammer’s signature blend of artistry and storytelling is exactly what the Roots North audience has come to expect,' said festival official
ADOPT ME: Nala is a lovable cat with unique look

ADOPT ME: Nala is a lovable cat with unique look

This senior cat loves nothing more than to curl up on lap and purr
Storm expected to bring high winds, hazardous travel conditions

Storm expected to bring high winds, hazardous travel conditions

Wind gusts of 90 km/h, extensive blowing snow possible, warns Environment Canada
Love You campaign raises over $10k for local women's shelter

Love You campaign raises over $10k for local women's shelter

'Donations like this and from the community help us go from good to great, so we can go from just providing room, to providing Christmas,' said Green Haven Shelter official
LETTER: Dunlop says 'heartbreaking reality' spawned Bill 23

LETTER: Dunlop says 'heartbreaking reality' spawned Bill 23

More Homes Built Faster Act will 'ensure our communities can continue to grow, evolve and thrive,' says Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop