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Following two crashes, Colts urge fans to use Sadlon Arena lot

Following two crashes, Colts urge fans to use Sadlon Arena lot

'There really is no need for anyone to be crossing a very busy street on game nights unless they are taking public transit,' says team president Howie Campbell
'This feels good': Area man wins $500K in Lotto Max draw

'This feels good': Area man wins $500K in Lotto Max draw

Larry Dennis has plans to travel
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka receives grant for aquatics programs

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka receives grant for aquatics programs

'With Jumpstart’s support, we will be able to deliver aquatics programming that not only provides fun and educational activities for children and youth but will also help ensure the safety of our communities today and for years to come,' says official
New taxi company set to drive into Orillia to 'fill the void'

New taxi company set to drive into Orillia to 'fill the void'

'Our company's going to be an honest company. It's going to be reliable, it's going to be safe,' said co-owner of new ABBY Taxi Orillia set to open soon
Vanilla Ice, Young MC among acts set to take over Casino Rama

Vanilla Ice, Young MC among acts set to take over Casino Rama

Other performers coming to the area include Rob Base, Sugarhill Gang, Northern Pikes, Shaun Majumder, Brent Butt, and Chris de Burgh
COLUMN: Bill 23 puts First Nations in a 'dangerous' place

COLUMN: Bill 23 puts First Nations in a 'dangerous' place

'How are we to respect the laws you create when you can’t?' asks local elder, who says Ford government has turned its back on its 'duty to consult' with First Nations
Walmart security guard pepper-sprayed in recent assault, theft

Walmart security guard pepper-sprayed in recent assault, theft

'It’s basically assault with a weapon because of the spray that was discharged,' says police official
Christmas can be a time of taking for scammers, OPP warns

Christmas can be a time of taking for scammers, OPP warns

Police share tips and advice on how to detect and avoid the most common frauds during the holiday season
Family of late Rush drummer raises money for local cancer centre

Family of late Rush drummer raises money for local cancer centre

'A lot of friends and family have been through the RVH doors,' says Neil Peart's sister, who lives in Gravenhurst
LETTER: 'For the people?' Ford's actions say otherwise

LETTER: 'For the people?' Ford's actions say otherwise

'Doug Ford, man of the people,' is a lie – just as his promise to protect the Greenbelt was a lie,' letter writer laments