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'We need to reach out to each other' on opioid issue: North Simcoe Victim Services
Free event will include training in the use of Naloxone. → Read More
Affordable housing, opioids and infrastructure among issues to tackle: Orillia's mayor-elect
Orillia’s new council won’t take the reins until its Nov. 21 inauguration, but incoming mayor Don McIsaac is already planning for the coming term. → Read More
'We are going to work real hard': Don McIsaac will be Orillia's next mayor
'We are going to work real hard': Don McIsaac will be Orillia's next mayor → Read More
Q&A with Orillia Youth Centre about a 'staggering' donation over $62,000
Tim Hortons restaurants in Orillia, Oro-Medonte and Severn raised more than $62,000 during the recent Smile Cookie campaign, with proceeds going to the Orillia Youth Centre. → Read More
Five Orillia residents offer their wish list for the coming council term
Residents weigh in priorities for Orillia's next council. → Read More
Orillia mayoral candidate gave resident $100, saying 'she needed it and I had it'
Helping people in need is “the Christian thing to do,” Don McIsaac said. → Read More
Oro-Medonte Township — Meet the candidates running in the 2022 municipal election
Municipal elections take place across Ontario on Oct. 24. → Read More
Severn Township — Meet the candidates running in the 2022 municipal election
Municipal elections take place across Ontario on Oct. 24. → Read More
Ramara Township — Meet the candidates running in the 2022 municipal election
Municipal elections take place across Ontario on Oct. 24 → Read More
'Ward 1 is not ready for 48 new homes': Orillia rental housing proposal prompts concerns
A proposal to develop townhouses with a component of affordable housing on a former church site is causing concern among some area residents. → Read More
Orillia — Meet the candidates running in the 2022 municipal election
MAYOR Name: Don McIsaac Occupation: Retired Address/Ward: Broadview Ave, Orillia Contact information: Email: Don@DonMcIsaac.ca Website: McIsaacforMayor.ca Phone: 705-955-2615 Facebook:... → Read More
New rescue boat to play 'critical role': Orillia fire chief
Orillia’s fire department has a new tool in its arsenal of life-saving equipment, thanks to a substantial grant that has allowed for the purchase of a rescue boat. → Read More
No charges against Orillia OPP officer following investigation into broken ankle
The director of Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit has found no reasonable grounds to believe that an Orillia OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection with a broken ankle suffered by... → Read More
An Orillia parent wanted her son to feel included, so she made him the hero of a book
Orillia resident J.L. Rames describes her son Darian as remarkable, courageous and resilient — just the kind of character an author might cast as the hero of an adventure book. → Read More
Orillia Terry Fox Run likely to surpass $33,000 goal: organizers
Cloudy skies and a chance of rain couldn’t keep an enthusiastic crowd from turning out to support Orillia’s annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday (Sept. 18). → Read More
Power outage reinforces need to be prepared: Southern Georgian Bay OPP
A weekend power outage that reportedly left thousands of area residents in the dark served as a reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness, the OPP says. → Read More
Mayoral candidates debate set for St. Paul's Centre in Orillia
Residents yearning to hear Orillia’s mayoral hopefuls weigh in on the issues of the day are invited to attend a Sept. 21 debate at St. Paul’s Centre. → Read More
UPDATE: Man reported missing from Midland area found safe: OPP
A man that was recently reported missing from the Midland area has been located and is safe, OPP report. Police in a tweet thanked “everyone who shared the appeal for assistance or provided any... → Read More
Truth, reconciliation and a symbol of unity at Lakehead University's Orillia campus
In a ceremony held on the grounds of Lakehead University’s Orillia campus, students, staff and members of Indigenous communities gathered to honour survivors of Canada’s 140 federally-run residential... → Read More
Three reasons why you should support the Walk for Dog Guides in Orillia
With the 14th-annual Pet Valu Walk For Dog Guides approaching, Simcoe.com spoke with local organizer Laura Joyce about the importance of the fundraising event that supports the Lions Foundation of... → Read More