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Snowbirds, expats left out in the cold this election, says Orillian

Snowbirds, expats left out in the cold this election, says Orillian

'It's a very unfair election to both voters and candidates. It makes no sense and it's such a waste of money,' says Orillia snowbird, who warns she can't make informed vote
SIU clears Barrie officer of wrongdoing following man's overdose

SIU clears Barrie officer of wrongdoing following man's overdose

Special Investigations Unit says officer 'acted quickly to secure medical care' for man during October 2024 incident
Orillia OPP looking for man missing since 2023 (Update: located)

Orillia OPP looking for man missing since 2023 (Update: located)

Man has been located and is safe: OPP
Volunteers fuel 'vital' Meals for Change program and 200,000 meals

Volunteers fuel 'vital' Meals for Change program and 200,000 meals

'Nobody pays them to come, nobody forces them to be here, but they choose to do it,' says food bank official of program that aids thousands of local people
Citizen files complaint with OPP over Dunlop's campaign 'stunt'

Citizen files complaint with OPP over Dunlop's campaign 'stunt'

'Officers also have a responsibility to demonstrate neutrality and remain non-partisan in all situations,' says OPP official, noting officers in question did not face sanctions
City serves up grant money to help Twin Lakes host OFSAA tourney

City serves up grant money to help Twin Lakes host OFSAA tourney

'Having the community host unique one-time events helps drive overnight stays, increase visitor spending and ultimately contribute to the local economy,' says Orillia official
'Significant step': New bursary will aid local emerging artists

'Significant step': New bursary will aid local emerging artists

Bursary honours the legacy of Harry Mason and 'will provide much-needed financial assistance to a student as they pursue their artistic ambitions'
Time to GO: Police arrest train squatter with outstanding warrants

Time to GO: Police arrest train squatter with outstanding warrants

Police say officers removed GO Transit trespasser after he refused to leave passenger train early this morning
Local man charged with first-degree murder in 'targeted' shooting

Local man charged with first-degree murder in 'targeted' shooting

Police believe at least one additional suspect remains outstanding in the shooting that occurred last August in the daytime hours in Vaughan
Love is in the air at the Leacock Museum throughout February

Love is in the air at the Leacock Museum throughout February

The Leacock Museum National Historic Site will host an array of love-themed experiences, from tours and teas to workshops