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'Catastrophic': Arena shutdown latest hurdle for girls hockey

'Catastrophic': Arena shutdown latest hurdle for girls hockey

'We've got parents that are talking about taking the kids out of hockey and not bringing them back ... (which) is the worst possible effect,' says local girls hockey official
Is West Ridge a poster child for sprawl or a haven for housing?

Is West Ridge a poster child for sprawl or a haven for housing?

Planner will lead groups through West Ridge neighbourhood, spending time on the planning decisions that shaped both the commercial and residential development
Santa Claus parade will soon be rolling into Coldwater

Santa Claus parade will soon be rolling into Coldwater

Community invited to free skate before start of parade Dec. 3
LETTER: Focus on food banks, not a further gas tax cut

LETTER: Focus on food banks, not a further gas tax cut

'That money would be better spent by helping those who are living paycheque to paycheque,' says letter writer
Ontario Bar Association hosting free info session on wills

Ontario Bar Association hosting free info session on wills

Drafting mistakes in wills can lead to ambiguities, problems and costly litigation, warns group, noting free virtual session will take place Nov. 24
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Up to 50 cm of snow possible tonight

Up to 50 cm of snow possible tonight

Visibility will be reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow; snow squalls expected to end late this evening
'A beginning': Orillia church holds Trans Day of Remembrance Service

'A beginning': Orillia church holds Trans Day of Remembrance Service

'It is time for us to do this, and time for us to be proud of who we are and celebrate our diversity,' says pastor at special service Sunday
Strike averted as CUPE, Ontario government reach tentative deal

Strike averted as CUPE, Ontario government reach tentative deal

CUPE said both sides agreed to a $1-per-hour raise each year, or about 3.59 per cent annually
Christmas comes early at 'Holiday with a Hero' event (17 photos)

Christmas comes early at 'Holiday with a Hero' event (17 photos)

'We think it’s a great event — a real tear-jerking event, to tell you the truth,' said Orillia Fire Chief Michael Clark