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‘Sitting duck’: Severn mom worried for kids’ safety at bus stop

‘Sitting duck’: Severn mom worried for kids’ safety at bus stop

Nikki McElrea says she has been trying, in vain, to have issue addressed; 'No one seems to be taking it seriously'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Local comic book author suiting up for Toronto Comicon

Local comic book author suiting up for Toronto Comicon

Brant Mawdsley, author of Action Hero series, looking to expand audience
COLUMN: ’Tis the season of local music and art

COLUMN: ’Tis the season of local music and art

It's music galore in Orillia as the holidays near, explains columnist
LETTER: Bill's effects on wetland system 'unacceptable'

LETTER: Bill's effects on wetland system 'unacceptable'

Bill 23's change to wetland evaluation 'smacks of a backroom deal to appease developers,' says letter writer
Lakehead celebrates 'champions of change'

Lakehead celebrates 'champions of change'

University releases annual Report to Community; Orillia campus had $245M economic impact in 2022
No charges from MNRF after dog shot in Nottawa

No charges from MNRF after dog shot in Nottawa

A 3.5-year-old dog was shot by a neighbour after the dog crossed a fence line, likely drawn by bait set out for coyotes; the dog died 13 hours later
'Pleasantly surprised': Local tourism bounced back in 2022

'Pleasantly surprised': Local tourism bounced back in 2022

City's municipal accommodation tax has brought in $181K more than projected this year
This week in OrilliaMatters+: Kick off the new year with $500 in free groceries!

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Kick off the new year with $500 in free groceries!

Plus, we look back at some of the best moments from Inside The Village
Blackball Classic bounces back into town this weekend

Blackball Classic bounces back into town this weekend

Tournament will include games at all three Orillia high schools