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LETTER: Y's new fund 'thuddingly insensitive' to Orillia

LETTER: Y's new fund 'thuddingly insensitive' to Orillia

'Their plan does not propose to use the money for any grand purpose – it banks the money to generate interest,' laments Friends of Geneva Park group
Health unit bumps local COVID risk rating up to 'high'

Health unit bumps local COVID risk rating up to 'high'

Health unit says there were 221 cases reported last week, up from 157 the week before in Simcoe-Muskoka
Parkinson's can't slow local painter's passion (7 photos)

Parkinson's can't slow local painter's passion (7 photos)

Orillia man continued his passion to paint even after diagnosis but, after making decision to stop, held a showing of his work for family and friends
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: The year that was

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: The year that was

A look back on some of the prominent stories we covered on our weekly podcast
Tax hike of 5 to 6 percent possible in 2023, warns city staff

Tax hike of 5 to 6 percent possible in 2023, warns city staff

'I would say 90 per cent of the community can't afford a 6 per cent tax increase ... it's unaffordable,' lamented Coun. Ralph Cipolla
Report of person in crisis ends in arrest in Tiny Township

Report of person in crisis ends in arrest in Tiny Township

Man, 34, charged with uttering threats, mischief, say OPP
Company offering 10 cents off per litre of gas Friday morning

Company offering 10 cents off per litre of gas Friday morning

Deal will be in place for three hours on Friday morning at two Circle K locations in Orillia
No bail yet for area man charged in ransomware scheme

No bail yet for area man charged in ransomware scheme

U.S. Department of Justice wants to extradite the Russian national, who was in court in Orillia this week facing weapons charges
These resources will help you have cyber-safe holidays

These resources will help you have cyber-safe holidays

Get Cyber Safe shares a variety of updated holiday resources that can help avoid financial scams