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Council to consider $1.9 million fix for Rotary Place this week

Council to consider $1.9 million fix for Rotary Place this week

Potential bill comes on top of $425k approved by council for an interim cooling system last week; Staff are also recommending putting community fridge idea on ice
Giving Tuesday raises $37K for YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

Giving Tuesday raises $37K for YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

'I want to extend a very special thank you to the region today for supporting our efforts to build stronger, healthier communities,' CEO says
Memorial plaque honouring fallen firefighter defaced by vandals

Memorial plaque honouring fallen firefighter defaced by vandals

Fire chief 'saddened and disappointed' that someone would damage memorial at Wilkins Park; 'We will work with our partners to restore the memorial to its honourable state'
Teen charged in relation to cyber harassment of local students

Teen charged in relation to cyber harassment of local students

In March 2022, numerous students at Midland school became victims of social media harassment that disrupted their school and social life, say OPP
GO VAXX bus rolling into Orillia Lakehead campus on Saturday

GO VAXX bus rolling into Orillia Lakehead campus on Saturday

Orillia Common Roof will also host a pop-up clinic on Friday this week, health unit officials say
First Light captures the spirit of Christmas (6 photos)

First Light captures the spirit of Christmas (6 photos)

The 22nd annual event at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons wrapped up its six-night run Saturday night
Sunday morning crash leads to impaired charges for Orillia man

Sunday morning crash leads to impaired charges for Orillia man

Police say the 22-year-old Orillia driver struck a parked car, reversed into a second and almost struck a pedestrian before fleeing the scene
Empower Simcoe staffer, Special Olympians remain in hospital

Empower Simcoe staffer, Special Olympians remain in hospital

Suspect in last week's crash near Sadlon Arena had a court appearance today; Barrie woman charged with three counts of impaired driving causing bodily harm
Resident concerned about 'misleading' ballots in recent election

Resident concerned about 'misleading' ballots in recent election

'It is a misdirection in the truest sense,' said an Orillia resident of ballots used in the recent 2022 municipal election
Pair of COVID-19 outbreaks at OSMH declared over: officials

Pair of COVID-19 outbreaks at OSMH declared over: officials

Officials say 16 patients and three staff tested positive during the outbreaks on separate patient-care units at the Orillia hospital