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Boater reflects on 'devastating' loss in wake of marina roof collapse

Boater reflects on 'devastating' loss in wake of marina roof collapse

'I'm not just losing a boat. I'm losing my slip, my harbour, my friends. This is my whole community,' says boater from Starport Marina, whose vessel was under collapsed roof
Talk of merging conservation authorities an 'unnecessary distraction'

Talk of merging conservation authorities an 'unnecessary distraction'

'Because there is no analysis, any claim of cost savings is speculative; the opposite could equally be true,' says official
Automated speed enforcement cameras coming to Orillia in 90 days

Automated speed enforcement cameras coming to Orillia in 90 days

'Automated speed enforcement is an important tool in our efforts to improve road safety and reduce speeding in high-risk areas,' says mayor
Texas Donut will stay, but Mariposa debuts new Grand Canuck Donut

Texas Donut will stay, but Mariposa debuts new Grand Canuck Donut

'It’s been a great way to spark conversation and at the end of the day, it’s all about celebrating Canada,' says owner of popular downtown bakery
ADOPT ME: Miley is a sucker for attention and affection

ADOPT ME: Miley is a sucker for attention and affection

This American bulldog can easily be won over with treats
Need something fixed? Orillia Repair Café returning in April

Need something fixed? Orillia Repair Café returning in April

Event taking place April 5 at St. James' Anglican Church
Big third period helps Terriers ice Siskins, grab 3-1 series lead

Big third period helps Terriers ice Siskins, grab 3-1 series lead

Orillia has a chance to eliminate Stayner on Saturday night and punch their ticket, for the first time, to division championship series
February's Simcoe County home sales down 14.26% from last year

February's Simcoe County home sales down 14.26% from last year

'While sales activity softened, the region continues to see steady market engagement,' says real estate organization
Advocate for LGBTQ2S+ rights considers having X removed from passport

Advocate for LGBTQ2S+ rights considers having X removed from passport

'There are moments where I do want to give up, says LGBTQ2S+ advocate who fears travelling to the U.S. with his current passport
Up to 40mm of rainfall possible through the weekend

Up to 40mm of rainfall possible through the weekend

Localized flooding in low-lying areas and water n on roads are , Environment Canada says