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Residents homeless after Halloween night blaze in Orillia apartment building

Residents homeless after Halloween night blaze in Orillia apartment building

Fire in King Street apartment building unit sends one to hospital, with residents unable to stay in the building tonight due to smoke damage
Sandersons recognize employee's 'monumental' 50-year anniversary

Sandersons recognize employee's 'monumental' 50-year anniversary

'I figured, I’ll try it out, and I enjoyed doing it so I stuck around,' said Eric Schop with a chuckle, about working with the Sanderson Monument company for 50 years
Barrie police in the market for new armoured rescue vehicle

Barrie police in the market for new armoured rescue vehicle

'The current rescue vehicle has reached the end of its useful life and future repairs are estimated to become cost-prohibitive,' says official
City hosting symposium for local entrepreneurs

City hosting symposium for local entrepreneurs

Innovate and Elevate Symposium taking place Nov. 28
Blood donation event coming to Orillia next week

Blood donation event coming to Orillia next week

Clinics will be at Best Western Mariposa Inn on Memorial Avenue Nov. 7 and Nov. 11
New Orillia restaurant 'proud' to serve authentic Vietnamese cuisine

New Orillia restaurant 'proud' to serve authentic Vietnamese cuisine

'We are proud of our food and we want to share with the people here,' said owner of new Vietnamese restaurant in West Orillia
Mom, daughter still trying to move on after 'devastating' 2011 crash

Mom, daughter still trying to move on after 'devastating' 2011 crash

Courts found County of Simcoe negligent for failing to properly clear snow from road; 'It's the best feeling in the world,' says victim's mom after $18.3M judgment
Talk shines spotlight on Orillia's industrial past

Talk shines spotlight on Orillia's industrial past

John Smith recently detailed Orillia's days as industrial hub
Lakehead leading studies on food sovereignty and community safety

Lakehead leading studies on food sovereignty and community safety

Researchers are investigating the restoration of cultural connections with plants among Indigenous communities and the evolving role of public libraries as safe, inclusive spaces amidst rising security concerns
Banner carriers sought for Orillia Santa Claus Parade

Banner carriers sought for Orillia Santa Claus Parade

'We need volunteers to help keep our parade going strong,' official says of Nov. 23 event