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Orillia council votes to annex land from Oro-Medonte and Severn

Orillia council votes to annex land from Oro-Medonte and Severn

'I don't want to lose any lands,' says Severn mayor — a sentiment echoed by Oro-Medonte mayor; Orillia mayor says it's 'one of the first steps in a long process'
CLOSER LOOK: Why Elon Musk is still pocketing your tax dollars — for now

CLOSER LOOK: Why Elon Musk is still pocketing your tax dollars — for now

In this new feature, Village Media journalists dig into an important story making headlines around the province. On tonight's episode: Everything you need to know about the Starlink contract
Divers needed to help remove tractor-trailer submerged in lake after Hwy. 11 crash

Divers needed to help remove tractor-trailer submerged in lake after Hwy. 11 crash

Police say 500 litres of diesel fuel and 100 litres of various engine fluids were spilled into lake in wake of crash
Mom who drowned daughters in Barrie gets more escorted absences

Mom who drowned daughters in Barrie gets more escorted absences

Parole board says Elaine Goodine (formerly Campione) poses no 'undue risk to society' following daughters' deaths in 2006
The Fire Still Burns: Indigenous voices to be celebrated at St. Paul's

The Fire Still Burns: Indigenous voices to be celebrated at St. Paul's

This free event on Saturday, featuring music and storytelling, includes musicians JD Crosstown, Guy Monague, Jakob Pearce, and Elder John Rice
Hornets sting Terriers, halt Orillia squad's lengthy winning streak

Hornets sting Terriers, halt Orillia squad's lengthy winning streak

The Terriers had compiled a perfect 12-0 record in December and January and sit in second place with an impressive 29-4-1 record this season
Arts Orillia bringing 'Black in Canada' to Opera House

Arts Orillia bringing 'Black in Canada' to Opera House

This riveting performance with dance, song and spoken word celebrates Black communities and the impact of Black leaders who shape Canadian culture and history
Four charged following drug deal, attempted carjacking, chase: OPP

Four charged following drug deal, attempted carjacking, chase: OPP

Police say suspects tried to remove victim from vehicle, but they sped off, leading to high-speed pursuit weaving in and out of heavy traffic
Britain's Moulettes bring 'genre-defying' sound to region Thursday

Britain's Moulettes bring 'genre-defying' sound to region Thursday

Those attending Moulettes show are 'going to come away with a slice of something they didn’t know they needed,' leader says of band's eclectic sound
Oro-Medonte looking to fuel redevelopment of Gasoline Alley

Oro-Medonte looking to fuel redevelopment of Gasoline Alley

Described as a 'gateway' to the municipality, Gasoline Alley is 'in dire need of development/redevelopment,' say township official