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80km/h wind gusts to continue overnight

80km/h wind gusts to continue overnight

The heavy winds are expected to ease overnight
Fogarty pulls off a rare feat as both teams capture GBSSA titles

Fogarty pulls off a rare feat as both teams capture GBSSA titles

Both the junior girls' and senior girls' teams used last-second heroics to win titles; Senior girls went on to win consolation crown at OFSAA as part of 'fabulous season'
COLUMN: Festive season kicking into high gear in Orillia

COLUMN: Festive season kicking into high gear in Orillia

From Opera House shows to local concerts, Christmas markets, Santa Claus appearances ... there's something for everyone, says columnist
'Strong unity': Opposition to Bill 23 showcased at water walk

'Strong unity': Opposition to Bill 23 showcased at water walk

'I think everyone here is concerned with what happens as we lose our greenspace, as these bills keep coming and what they will do to Lake Simcoe,' says Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition executive director
Mohawk council taking Ontario to court over online gaming

Mohawk council taking Ontario to court over online gaming

Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is taking legal action against the province claiming that its iGaming scheme is not only illegal, but also unconstitutional
VIDEO: Locals revel in festive spirit of CP Holiday Train

VIDEO: Locals revel in festive spirit of CP Holiday Train

'We are lucky that they’re so good about us taking them to anything that they don’t care, as long as they see Christmas lights,' says Orillia mom with two young kids
County paramedics have collected more than 630 toys so far

County paramedics have collected more than 630 toys so far

Donations will be accepted at Orillia's Walmart on Saturday and Moonstone Santa Claus Parade on Sunday
Georgian College launches Indigenization strategy

Georgian College launches Indigenization strategy

Strategy will guide 'Georgian community as we journey together toward a period of reconciliation and I’m privileged to be part of this journey,' says Mary-Anne Willsey
New Mediterranean restaurant aims to 'wow' customers in Orillia

New Mediterranean restaurant aims to 'wow' customers in Orillia

'We find that a lot of people who try it for the first time really like Middle Eastern food. The food is very good,' said owner of Tahini’s on West Ridge Blvd.
Ontario ignored its own experts in building Bradford Bypass: AG

Ontario ignored its own experts in building Bradford Bypass: AG

'The ministry recommended deferring highly-ranked highway expansion projects in favour of lower-ranked projects, without communicating to Treasury Board ... that the ministry’s subject-matter experts did not agree with the direction,' says auditor general