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OPP investigating theft of tools in Gravenhurst

OPP investigating theft of tools in Gravenhurst

About $2,200 worth of tools taken from construction site, police say
Orillia Silver Band to present Christmas Concert at Opera House

Orillia Silver Band to present Christmas Concert at Opera House

'Come prepared to experience a wide variety of cornet music, delivered by a world-famous master of the art,' says official of annual event slated for Dec. 18
LETTER: Season's greetings or happy holidays is just fine

LETTER: Season's greetings or happy holidays is just fine

'It shows they understand that it is a festive season but not everyone shares the same celebration of Christmas,' says letter writer
Otaco was front and centre at world-class event (3 photos)

Otaco was front and centre at world-class event (3 photos)

At the first world championship plowing match in 1953, Orillia had a significant presence within the so-called 'Tent City'
LETTER: Canada feels like it's 'corroding from the inside'

LETTER: Canada feels like it's 'corroding from the inside'

Circumstances led man to find himself living on the streets that has given him a 'street-level view of the problems facing and it's decidedly not good'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Amber Alert issued for two missing 13-year-olds in Alliston (update: found safe)

Amber Alert issued for two missing 13-year-olds in Alliston (update: found safe)

The Amber Alert has been cancelled
'Really excited': Uber likely coming to Orillia in near future

'Really excited': Uber likely coming to Orillia in near future

'We’ve sort of greenlit their process, and it's up to them to put in an application for a licence, which they'll do … hopefully by early next week,' says Mayor Don McIsaac
Community Foundation hands out $40K in grants to local charities

Community Foundation hands out $40K in grants to local charities

Recipients include St. James' Loonie Lunch, Independent Living Services, Youth Haven
LETTER: Issue with MPP Dunlop is leadership, says reader

LETTER: Issue with MPP Dunlop is leadership, says reader

Constituents want 'a clear explanation of the purpose of legislation not a form letter from the PC staff,' laments letter writer