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Area athlete makes history, wins World Cup event in France

Area athlete makes history, wins World Cup event in France

'It was a great day for the team from Orillia' as Ava Holmgren became the first Canadian to top the podium at a World Cup cyclocross event in Europe
'Great strides': Tourism minister tours Horseshoe Resort

'Great strides': Tourism minister tours Horseshoe Resort

'Whether it’s just people filling up with gas or going to a restaurant, or staying here and skiing, the residual effect is huge,' says Neil Lumsden
Stamp receives conditional sentence for assaulting skateboarder

Stamp receives conditional sentence for assaulting skateboarder

'Mr. Stamp could fairly be described as a powder keg on the day in question. Mr. Kent was, unfortunately, the match,' judge says during sentencing
Catholic school board opens kindergarten registration

Catholic school board opens kindergarten registration

Registration open for children turning four in 2023
Fundraiser started for mom who lost two sons to accidents

Fundraiser started for mom who lost two sons to accidents

'The fact that we have to relive this all over again is just chaos. Nobody should go through this once, let alone twice and unfortunately the first time it tore everybody apart,' says area woman
Cupcake Day 'the sweetest day of the year' for animals

Cupcake Day 'the sweetest day of the year' for animals

Bake, eat and share delicious cupcakes to raise critical funds for animals at the Midland Animal Centre
LETTER: Seeking MAID isn't a 'cry for help'

LETTER: Seeking MAID isn't a 'cry for help'

'Those who cynically minimize such pain are those who feed the human demise,' says Orillia man seeking medical assistance in dying
Body found in burning vehicle after Blue Mountains crash: OPP

Body found in burning vehicle after Blue Mountains crash: OPP

Police say SUV was travelling northbound on Arrowhead Road when it left the roadway and continued down an embankment, where it stopped and caught fire
Barrie officer pleads guilty to assault, resigns from force

Barrie officer pleads guilty to assault, resigns from force

Barrie police say Jason Stamp, who entered a guilty plea today, resigned Friday