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Accused murderer in Good Samaritan case says victim attacked him

1 day ago | orilliamatters.com | Peter Robinson

Brandon Aaron took the stand in his own defence on Thursday and described a drunken, cannabis-fuelled night on Labour Day weekend in 2022 that suddenly took a dark turn when a “tall, large” man suddenly appeared along Holland Street in Bradford as he was embroiled in a dispute with his ex-girlfriend in the wee hours of the morning. Aaron told the jury the man asked his female companion if she was OK.
Good Samaritan murder trial could be in jury's hands next week

1 day ago | orilliamatters.com | Peter Robinson

The murder trial of Brandon Aaron is about to be turned over to the defence to present evidence, likely on Thursday, and is tracking to be in the hands of the jury toward the end of next week.
New Orillia restaurant blends global flavours with hometown roots

2 days ago | orilliamatters.com | Tyler Evans

A new culinary destination is getting ready to open its doors in the heart of downtown Orillia — one that blends international inspiration, deep local roots, and a personal sense of coming home. Seto, a Southeast Asian-inspired restaurant and café located in the historic Mississaga Street East building that once housed the Shangri-La Garden Restaurant and more recently Brewery Bay Food Co., is expected to open by early July.
Corporal acquitted in rape case involving fellow soldier at Borden

2 days ago | orilliamatters.com | Peter Robinson

Editor's note: The following story contains details heard in court that may be disturbing for some readers. Relieved and after taking about 10 minutes to compose himself while wiping back tears, Cpl. Oleksii Silin walked out of the Barrie courthouse a free man this morning after being found not guilty of sexual assault and forcible confinement against a military colleague at CFB Borden seven years ago. “It was a very long process.
BC Hydro seeks baseload power boost from stable sources

2 days ago | orilliamatters.com | Chuck Chiang

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's power utility wants to boost the province's baseload electricity generation capacity in a bid to meet the province's growing demand from residents and industries. Baseload capacity refers to constant and stable power sources, with Energy Minister Adrian Dix announcing BC Hydro's request for expression of interest from companies to provide geothermal or hydroelectric projects to expand long-term power capacity and meet peak demand.
VIDEO: Efforts of exceptional students bring 'joy to track meet'

2 days ago | orilliamatters.com | Tyler Evans

From a high-octane 800-metre final to a standing ovation for every runner in the 60-metre dash, Wednesday’s Area Track and Field Meet at Orillia Secondary School (OSS) was about much more than medals. More than a dozen schools from across the region sent their top Grade 7 and 8 athletes to compete in a full slate of events, from long jump to relay races. But it was the Exceptional Track portion of the meet, held in tandem with the main competition, that drew some of the day’s biggest cheers.
'No remorse': Tesla driver found guilty in fatal Wasaga crash

3 days ago | orilliamatters.com | Peter Robinson

Jefferson Dance has been found guilty of impaired driving causing death and dangerous operation causing death in a crash that killed James Lynne just before midnight on April 9, 2022 on Mosley Steet in Wasaga Beach. Dance’s 2021 Tesla slammed into Lynne’s Nissan Juke after reaching speeds of almost 200 kilometres per hour just seconds before impact. Lynne, 62, had just wrapped up a shift delivering pizza and died instantly from multiple blunt-force injuries.
‘Live now’: Orillia man embraces life after terminal ALS diagnosis

3 days ago | orilliamatters.com | Tyler Evans

Despite being told he has just two to five years to live, Mark Combot is taking time to enjoy the little things in life. On July 19, 2024, Combot was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Less than a year later, the 62-year-old Orillia resident is preparing to cut the ceremonial ribbon at the Walk to End ALS in Barrie on June 7, a role he never imagined he’d have, but one he’s embracing with both urgency and pride.
VIDEO: Area softball championship is elementary for Orillia students

3 days ago | orilliamatters.com | Tyler Evans

The crack of the bat echoed across Orillia’s Jerry Udell diamond at Tudhope Park Tuesday morning as hundreds of elementary students converged for the girls’ Area Softball Championships. The three-day tournament has grown steadily over the past 15 years under the leadership of longtime organizer Mike Davidson.
Murder trial: Jury sees poignant police interview with teen witness

4 days ago | orilliamatters.com | Peter Robinson

Silence fell over a Barrie courtroom on Monday when a video was played of a South Simcoe police detective telling the ex-girlfriend of Brandon Aaron that the Good Samaritan who may have saved her life hours earlier had been fatally stabbed and left to die on a Holland Street sidewalk in Bradford. David Goddard was found dead on the sidewalk on Labour Day weekend in 2022; Aaron is on trial for second-degree murder before Superior Court Justice Jill Cameron at the Barrie Courthouse.