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Orillia preparing bid to host upcoming Ontario Winter Games

Orillia preparing bid to host upcoming Ontario Winter Games

'Orillia feels a strong connection to the Games Ontario program and wants to showcase our great city to games participants across the province,' official says
'Somebody’s loved ones': Barrie police trying to track down urns' owner

'Somebody’s loved ones': Barrie police trying to track down urns' owner

Police say urns were located Thursday by security guard at Barrie City Hall
Three events you have to check out in South Simcoe this weekend

Three events you have to check out in South Simcoe this weekend

Play a game of shinny, drop in on family storytime, or attend a multicultural festival, editor suggests
VIDEO: Woman carjacked at knifepoint in York Region plaza

VIDEO: Woman carjacked at knifepoint in York Region plaza

Victim’s Mercedes SUV was later located abandoned in Toronto
LETTER: MPP paying lip service to Lake Simcoe Protection Plan

LETTER: MPP paying lip service to Lake Simcoe Protection Plan

'MPP Khanjin got one thing right: The Lake Simcoe Protection Plan is the right place to start. But did her government actually read the plan?' letter writer asks
Youth arrested after two armed robberies in Wasaga Beach

Youth arrested after two armed robberies in Wasaga Beach

Suspect turned herself in following two robberies of same gas station, police say
Infamous trio of escapee llamas now taking visitors — but the gate stays closed

Infamous trio of escapee llamas now taking visitors — but the gate stays closed

Alpine Ridge Alpacas is hosted out of Back of Blue Farms in Clarksburg, where attendees can take alpacas for walks and meet the famous Lloree Llamas
'Genuinely kind' young people come to local resident's aid

'Genuinely kind' young people come to local resident's aid

Carol Ford wants to publicly thank the youths who helped her out when others wouldn't
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Town of BWG marks National Drowning Prevention Week

Town of BWG marks National Drowning Prevention Week

'Ensuring the safety of children and teens in our community is a collective effort that involves parents, family members, and the support of our lifeguards,' mayor says