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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
Winter weather travel advisory in effect through this afternoon

Winter weather travel advisory in effect through this afternoon

Total snowfall accumulations of 5 to 10 cm are possible, Environment Canada says
Living on the edge: Feeling helpless, hopeless and fearing homelessness

Living on the edge: Feeling helpless, hopeless and fearing homelessness

'Some found a way out, but most are freezing and probably wishing for death right now,' 30-year-old local man says of being homeless
'Pivotal role': Scope of care for nurse practitioner expands as profession evolves

'Pivotal role': Scope of care for nurse practitioner expands as profession evolves

'I’ve always worked in primary health care. We do a lot of the same thing as doctors would do,' says local nurse practitioner Wendy McCrady
COLUMN: Climate change plants seeds for change in gardens

COLUMN: Climate change plants seeds for change in gardens

'Designing landscapes isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about solving problems, connecting people to nature and building spaces that can weather anything,' columnist notes
Scan Club returning to region after successful start in 2024

Scan Club returning to region after successful start in 2024

Initiative by YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, Georgian College all about finding ways to increase feeling of belonging
Orillia doctor touts health care plan in campaign launch

Orillia doctor touts health care plan in campaign launch

'The Ontario Liberal plan will give everyone a family doctor within four years,' says candidate for Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte
Plans unveiled for new dual-concept restaurant in Brewery Bay

Plans unveiled for new dual-concept restaurant in Brewery Bay

When it opens, Seto will bring 'lots of energy, vibrancy and relevance to downtown,' says owner, noting international grocer will also be on the menu
COLUMN: Local couples sharing rental shows disconnect between housing market, needs

COLUMN: Local couples sharing rental shows disconnect between housing market, needs

Many over-priced properties sit on the market for months while so many Orillians remain under-housed, says columnist of a market that is 'not providing'
Class is in: City will waive fee for school use of council chamber

Class is in: City will waive fee for school use of council chamber

'I think there is a role for the municipality to encourage civic engagement and education around democracy and municipalities by waiving the fees,' says Coun. Durnford