Interest in properties shows foresight by city   
Posted 9 hours ago
The city is showing great foresight in trying to buy four local elementary school properties being declared surplus by the school board. If successful, the city will have control over what becomes of the land and buildings that currently house Hillcrest, Mount Slaven and David H. [more]

Huronia out-Thundered   
Posted 9 hours ago
The Huronia Stallions Varsity Football team fell to 2-2 on the season with a hard fought 17-16 loss to the Toronto Thunder. This was a very emotional and hard-hitting game, pitting two teams that may meet in the OVFL's conference final. [more]

Scooters subject of concern   
Posted 9 hours ago
Issues with motorized wheelchairs, or medical scooters, were raised recently at an Orillia police services board meeting. Personal mobility devices driven on the roads and more than one of them taking up the width of a sidewalk were a couple of concerns noted by board member George Morano. [more]

Mariposa opens tonight   
Posted 9 hours ago
Over the past few weeks, the Packet & Times has been featuring profiles of performers who will entertain at this year's Mariposa Folk Festival. This is the last instalment. Profiles were compiled by festival organizers. [more]

Literacy to receive boost: MPP   
Posted 9 hours ago
The Orillia and District Literacy Council should expect a "substantial increase" in its budget after the province announced yesterday $25 million for colleges, school boards and community literacy organizations, said Simcoe North MPP G a r fie l d Dunlop. [more]

Do Pigs really fly? Ask Pinky    
Posted 9 hours ago
If there is anything Pink Floyd fans have become aware of over the years, it would be pigs actually do fly. While residents of Barrie were celebrating Canada Day on Wednesday, around 12:30 p. m., Rock 95's 18-foot inflatable pig -- Pinky -- took to the skies. [more]

Stage set at Tudhope   
Posted 9 hours ago
A light rain dampened the grass and dripped from trees yesterday morning at Tudhope Park as dozens of Mariposa Folk Festival volunteers set up tents, modular stages, temporary fencing, ticket booths and venue signs. [more]

The wild, wild West   
Posted 9 hours ago
The $2.5-million reconstruction of West Street North, marred by ruptured gas lines and a waterline break, is finally wrapping up, months after its planned completion date. "They did run into a lot of problems," Coun. [more]