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'She means the world to me': Local moms celebrated on Mother's Day

'She means the world to me': Local moms celebrated on Mother's Day

Children young and old celebrate their love for their moms on Sunday; eight-year-old says his mom is 'very kind, and she’s always in a good mood'
'Ambitious project': Films set to roll at Blue Mountain festival

'Ambitious project': Films set to roll at Blue Mountain festival

'It’s a really unique festival set in a unique location. And there’s a lot of magic that happens,' says organizer
COLUMN: Food forests can create bountiful backyard harvest

COLUMN: Food forests can create bountiful backyard harvest

'As weather patterns become increasingly unpredictable, cultivating your own food forest becomes not just a hobby, but a necessity,' local horticulturlist says
High school coaches to teach boys about gender-based violence

High school coaches to teach boys about gender-based violence

Ontario government will spend nearly $875,000 to train high school coaches to ensure young male students understand consent, healthy, violence-free relationships
New Orillia yoga and wellness studio provides 'place of healing'

New Orillia yoga and wellness studio provides 'place of healing'

'What we have is more than just a yoga studio. It's a wellness centre,' said owners of studio that is holding its grand opening next Saturday
Orillia Woman of the Year nominees unveiled ahead of annual OBWA gala

Orillia Woman of the Year nominees unveiled ahead of annual OBWA gala

'I think you need to recognize that these are going to be the women and role models of the future,' says official of trio nominated for Lisa Brooking Young Woman of the Year
Want to go back in time? History comes to life at Simcoe County Museum

Want to go back in time? History comes to life at Simcoe County Museum

'Springtime is a great time of renewal. Everything is opening up and starting to grow. It’s a great fit for our programming,' says official during Museum Month
Poll: Most readers would make the notwithstanding clause harder to use

Poll: Most readers would make the notwithstanding clause harder to use

Just over half of readers surveyed in an online poll this week said that the notwithstanding clause should be harder to use than it is now, but not taken out of the Constitution entirely
COLUMN: For many birds in our region, love is in the air

COLUMN: For many birds in our region, love is in the air

Brightly coloured feathers, elaborate song, aggressive behaviour and intricate flight manoeuvres ... are all fair in the wooing of birds game, says columnist
Closure of area landfill a reminder about the need to divert waste

Closure of area landfill a reminder about the need to divert waste

'We really need to put all of our efforts into diversion from landfill,' says county official, noting Oro-Medonte landfill is also slated to close in mid 2027