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'Unimaginable loss': Community rallies in wake of father, daughter drowning

'Unimaginable loss': Community rallies in wake of father, daughter drowning

'In an act of incredible love and courage, Christian attempted to rescue Maya from a dangerous situation' on the ice, says close friend
Boundaries for new Oro-Medonte school up for discussion tonight

Boundaries for new Oro-Medonte school up for discussion tonight

'While enrolment is better balanced, it is evident that schools will continue to be under- and over-utilized now and into the future,' says board official
Threat of province-wide college strike 'narrowly averted'

Threat of province-wide college strike 'narrowly averted'

Memorandum of Agreement with 'significant benefits' signed; all other outstanding items being sent to mediation-arbitration
'A fun way to stay active': City set to begin work on outdoor rinks

'A fun way to stay active': City set to begin work on outdoor rinks

'Staff are constantly monitoring the weather conditions and if and when it is feasible, crews will attempt to open the rinks,' said Orillia official
Good morning, Orillia! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Orillia! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Scandals and failures' not unique to Trudeau: LU professor

'Scandals and failures' not unique to Trudeau: LU professor

Liberals will 'probably try to associate the Conservative Party with the upcoming Trump presidency in the U.S. ... to cast the Conservatives in less appealing light for voters'
VIDEO: Prolific 'renovictor' insists there's no such thing

VIDEO: Prolific 'renovictor' insists there's no such thing

Tonight on 'Closer Look': An elusive Ontario landlord defends himself amid growing criticism — including a protest by tenants outside a home he owns in an upscale Toronto neighbourhood
Citizens come to aid of officer being assaulted in Midland: OPP

Citizens come to aid of officer being assaulted in Midland: OPP

Two people jumped into action 'without hesitation' to help officer trying to arrest assault suspect
Orillia mayor, who spent years in U.S., unfazed by Trump's threats

Orillia mayor, who spent years in U.S., unfazed by Trump's threats

'I think it's not something that's going to come to pass. He certainly throws this stuff out there as an idea, and some of it's pretty good negotiating,' said Mayor Don McIsaac
Rama teen helps power Canada to big win at U18 women's worlds

Rama teen helps power Canada to big win at U18 women's worlds

Sydney Sawyer had a goal and an assist in 5-0 victory over Czechia; Canada will face Japan in Thursday's quarterfinals