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'His spirit lives on': Statue of beloved ex-Leaf back on display

'His spirit lives on': Statue of beloved ex-Leaf back on display

After being broken last year, it took a team effort — with many Maple Leafs connections — to replace a statue for the iconic hockey player and priest
State & Main celebrates Mother’s Day with help for women's shelter

State & Main celebrates Mother’s Day with help for women's shelter

Reservations campaign aims to raise $40K for organizations in Orillia and across Canada 
Thyme to garden? Simcoe County selling compost for most of May

Thyme to garden? Simcoe County selling compost for most of May

Mulch will also be available while quantities last from May 6 to 25
United Way screening documentary about human trafficking

United Way screening documentary about human trafficking

Traffick on 401 will be shown June 6 in Bracebridge; goal is to 'reduce stigma and raise awareness of complex issues such as human trafficking in our communities'
Public school board holding Inspiring Indigenous Leaders event

Public school board holding Inspiring Indigenous Leaders event

May 2 event open to SCDSB staff, graduating students, members of public of Indigenous ancestry
Downtown anti-aging clinic 'thrilled' to win provincial recognition

Downtown anti-aging clinic 'thrilled' to win provincial recognition

'It's nice to be recognized, especially when you are still at the top of your game after being in the industry as long as we have,' says co-owner of Orillia's Anti-Aging Clinic
Workers' Day of Mourning marked in solemn ceremony at Tudhope Park

Workers' Day of Mourning marked in solemn ceremony at Tudhope Park

'We want to acknowledge that workplace accidents happen to every segment of the population. Every colour. Every creed,' says union official
Waypoint worker's research helps determine domestic violence risk

Waypoint worker's research helps determine domestic violence risk

Locally-made tool has helped define intimate partner violence risk assessment for decades, with online training teaching over 1,800 police and others since 2023
Police search near Gravenhurst for missing kayaker

Police search near Gravenhurst for missing kayaker

Emergency crews respond to Muskoka Road 169 near Glen Echo Road regarding possible drowning
'Conflicting emotions': Locals help ready SS Keewatin in new home

'Conflicting emotions': Locals help ready SS Keewatin in new home

Known as the UNpacking Crew, residents head to Kingston to unpack Edwardian-era ship that left Port McNicoll a year ago this week