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Weather causes delays in waste collection in Orillia

Weather causes delays in waste collection in Orillia

Collection not cancelled, but crews are behind schedule
Mom, a New Year's baby herself, births first baby of 2025 at OSMH

Mom, a New Year's baby herself, births first baby of 2025 at OSMH

Huntsville couple welcomed Emy Lay to their family Thursday at 7:55 a.m.
Uber vehicle hijacked on New Year's Day; suspect on the lam

Uber vehicle hijacked on New Year's Day; suspect on the lam

Suspect threatened Uber driver then stole the vehicle, say police, noting Uber driver was left at the side of the road
New Orillia walk-in clinic opens in wake of spat with former doctor

New Orillia walk-in clinic opens in wake of spat with former doctor

'All of a sudden, out of the blue, the doctor left, grabbed everything, the equipment that was in the clinic and left,' said frustrated City Med Pharmacy co-owner
Two dogs killed in fire at Angus trailer home: OPP

Two dogs killed in fire at Angus trailer home: OPP

Emergency crews responded to structure fire today around 9 a.m.; officials determined blaze was caused by space heater
Intense squalls drop flurry of snow on Orillia, area (3 photos)

Intense squalls drop flurry of snow on Orillia, area (3 photos)

A snow squall warning remains in effect and up to 60 centimetres of lake-effect snow could fall in our area before this storm is finished
Do you fear public speaking? Orillia Toastmasters Club can help

Do you fear public speaking? Orillia Toastmasters Club can help

'It’s a great way to develop new skills or improve existing ones,' says club president who invites people to Jan. 13 meeting to learn more
'Red alert': Canada Post suspends mail delivery due to weather

'Red alert': Canada Post suspends mail delivery due to weather

'Delivery will resume once conditions improve and it's safe to do so,' says notice from Crown corporation
Canada focusing on discipline ahead of tonight's do-or-die contest

Canada focusing on discipline ahead of tonight's do-or-die contest

'The guys in the room that were there last year are using that as fuel, and the guys who watched it, same,' said Canadian forward
Police looking for suspect in Gravenhurst break-in

Police looking for suspect in Gravenhurst break-in

Police believe suspect parked vehicle before walking along train tracks to targeted building