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Impaired, stunt driving charges laid in Oro-Medonte

Impaired, stunt driving charges laid in Oro-Medonte

A 32-year-old was charged after allegedly driving 151 km/h in a 100km/h zone on Highway 400, OPP say
ADOPT ME: Goose is a loving ball of energy

ADOPT ME: Goose is a loving ball of energy

Two-year-old husky/Lab mix best suited for a home with no young kids or other dogs
Leacock Medal-winning author signing books Saturday in Orillia

Leacock Medal-winning author signing books Saturday in Orillia

Terry Fallis will be joined by fellow author Rod Carley at Manticore Books in downtown Orillia
Shawn Scott seeks re-election to Ward 4 in Oro-Medonte Township

Shawn Scott seeks re-election to Ward 4 in Oro-Medonte Township

'I have proven throughout my life that I am an honourable servant of the community and will continue to do so' if re-elected, says Scott
7 COVID deaths, 19 new hospitalizations in region: health unit

7 COVID deaths, 19 new hospitalizations in region: health unit

Recent wastewater sampling from Orillia shows the virus DNA is present but not increasing
LETTER: Candidates 'should be ashamed' for skipping forum

LETTER: Candidates 'should be ashamed' for skipping forum

'Despite their refusal to engage with the public in all-candidates meetings, they have the nerve to ask us to re-elect them,' letter writer says
Region is a 'slam dunk' to become UNESCO global GeoPark

Region is a 'slam dunk' to become UNESCO global GeoPark

‘Georgian Bay is one of those places that tells a lot of stories because we have 2.5 billion years of Earth history preserved on our doorstep,’ says University of Toronto geologist
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: The economy is teetering — how worried should you be?

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: The economy is teetering — how worried should you be?

Episode 17 of the podcast: Inflation is raging, interest rates are rising, and house values are plummeting. Feeling a bit nervous? You're definitely not alone
Missing area woman found safe in the lake after daylong search

Missing area woman found safe in the lake after daylong search

'The most incredible thing is this is a very happy ending to a very long day,' says Barrie police official