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Orillia spared rising alt-right pressure at council table: mayor

Orillia spared rising alt-right pressure at council table: mayor

'We just haven’t really seen it,' said Mayor Don McIsaac, as other municipalities grapple with rise of 'violent' threats from alt-right movement
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Orillia's Legion seeking a licence to print money — sort of

Orillia's Legion seeking a licence to print money — sort of

Legion operated 50/50 draw without a licence for 70 years but has been forced to apply for one; official says move will benefit local charities
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LETTER: It's 'gloves off' amid Trump's threats against Canada

LETTER: It's 'gloves off' amid Trump's threats against Canada

'This dictator and his sycophants only respond to pushback,' says Orillia letter writer and dual citizen
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Driver of vehicle stalled on Hwy. 11 facing impaired charges: OPP

Driver of vehicle stalled on Hwy. 11 facing impaired charges: OPP

As a result, their driver's licence has been suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for 45 days, say police
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Nominees sought for Orillia's 2024 Athlete of the Year Award

Nominees sought for Orillia's 2024 Athlete of the Year Award

Friday is the deadline to recognize 'athletes who work hard, who show sportsmanship, who strive for excellence and who represent Orillia with class'
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Police urge caution after fraud/theft incidents at area ATMs

Police urge caution after fraud/theft incidents at area ATMs

Suspects pretend to have issues completing their transactions and dupe customers out of cash using their debit cards, say OPP
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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
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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
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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
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'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
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