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Teen charged after trying to avoid Christmas night RIDE check: OPP

Teen charged after trying to avoid Christmas night RIDE check: OPP

OPP say the vehicle attempted to flee police a second time, struck a hydro box and became stuck
Hardwood Ski and Bike perseveres through fire, pandemic, climate change

Hardwood Ski and Bike perseveres through fire, pandemic, climate change

'Thinking back to the time we had the fire, we could never imagine we'd be where we are now,' says Gareth Houben, president and general manager
Menorah lighting in Orillia comes at 'fraught time' for Jewish community

Menorah lighting in Orillia comes at 'fraught time' for Jewish community

Event taking place Dec. 28 at Manticore Books, followed by a community celebration on Saturday
Canplas Industries has more expansion plans in the pipeline

Canplas Industries has more expansion plans in the pipeline

'As our business grew, it was necessary to have more distribution space for our main production facilities right here in Barrie,' says president
Red-hot Terriers skate to pair of wins before Christmas break

Red-hot Terriers skate to pair of wins before Christmas break

Orillia defeated Muskoka 7-2 and Huntsville 4-2 and are now off the ice until Jan. 3 when they clash with Penetang
Orillia's Waste Diversion Site will soon be closed on Mondays

Orillia's Waste Diversion Site will soon be closed on Mondays

Changes align with 'successful schedules in other municipalities,' says mayor of decision to close the site on Mondays
Wayne Gretzky for PM? Donald Trump urged 'The Great One' to run

Wayne Gretzky for PM? Donald Trump urged 'The Great One' to run

U.S. president-elect says he told the Canadian hockey legend during a Christmas Day visit that he should run for prime minister — but 'he had no interest'
Simcoe North MPP hosting Free Skate Day at area rinks

Simcoe North MPP hosting Free Skate Day at area rinks

Events taking place Jan. 2 in Orillia, Penetanguishene, Midland, Coldwater, Tay
LETTER: Using ATMs a concern with homeless 'harrassing the public'

LETTER: Using ATMs a concern with homeless 'harrassing the public'

'For all the money being spent on social programs, very little to nothing appears to be improving,' resident says of concerns over homeless individuals
Music maker creates unique horn section with moose antler bass guitar and cello

Music maker creates unique horn section with moose antler bass guitar and cello

Eighty-eight-year-old has been making musical instruments for more than three decades, creations that dazzle for their unique materials as much as their sound