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'It could kill us': Local AAA hockey program wary of policy change

'It could kill us': Local AAA hockey program wary of policy change

'We will work through it as we have before,' says North Central Predators official of major changes coming to minor hockey
Respiratory illnesses 'trending higher' in Simcoe-Muskoka region

Respiratory illnesses 'trending higher' in Simcoe-Muskoka region

Health unit sees increase in emergency department visits due to respiratory illness, with COVID-19, influenza A and RSV all circulating
Campaign raises $37K for local YMCA's 'critical' programs, services

Campaign raises $37K for local YMCA's 'critical' programs, services

'From helping youth overcome challenges to welcoming immigrants as they build new lives, every gift supports life-changing experiences,' says official
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