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Simcoe County is about to develop targets for new affordable housing units to be built over the next ten years. The county has exceeded its original target set a decade ago. At the time, officials had...

Orillia OPP is continuing its investigation into a suspicious fire that happened late last month. The vehicle fire happened on June 24th on Atherly Road near Highway 12 in Orillia. Police and fire res...

Orillia OPP is investigating an aggravated assault in the town after they were called to a disturbance on Mississauga Street West. On Friday evening, police arrived at the scene and found a man in dis...

The OPP, along with a dozen other agencies including Barrie police, have broken up a human trafficking ring. They’ve arrested six people on 81 charges, and identified 5 victims –including ...

Flags in Midland are flying at half staff, after the death of councillor Jim Downer. The long time municipal politician died Thursday. Downer was involved in town council for almost 30 years and previ...

The was a drowning in Wasaga Beach Sunday. OPP say a 61-year-old man fell off a paddle board at Allenwood Beach and was not wearing a life jacket. As the paddle board was blown away, the man tried to ...

In honour of Father's Day on Sunday, the province is offering free fishing this weekend. "Father's Day weekend is a great time to get out on one of Ontario's beautiful lakes or rivers and enjoy fishin...

In honour of Father's Day on Sunday, the province is offering free fishing this weekend. "Father's Day weekend is a great time to get out on one of Ontario's beautiful lakes or rivers and enjoy fishin...

Orillia Fire fighters were busy Friday morning dealing with a fire at a house on Forest Avenue. They were assisted by fire fighters from Severn and Rama. There’s no word on damage or the cause.

Canadians are getting a little bit of interest rate relief. The Bank of Canada announced Wednesday morning it is lowering its benchmark policy overnight rate target by 25 basis points, to 4.75 per cen...