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The last doctor: Assisted dying pioneer tells her patients’ stories

The last doctor: Assisted dying pioneer tells her patients’ stories

A family physician for 50 years, Dr. Jean Marmoreo believes in ‘cradle-to-grave care,’ and always wanted to be able to end her patients’ suffering on their own terms
Residents encouraged to take part in city's first Garage Sale Day

Residents encouraged to take part in city's first Garage Sale Day

Participants have option of donating some proceeds from June 15 event to city's affordable housing reserve
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Hundreds hit the trails to raise money for Orillia's Hike for Hospice

Hundreds hit the trails to raise money for Orillia's Hike for Hospice

Event attracted 300 participants to Tudhope Park, raising $67,000; mayor says he was 'blown away' by compassion shown at Mariposa House Hospice
Sleep among howling wolves at this new northern attraction

Sleep among howling wolves at this new northern attraction

'We’re the only place doing that in the world right now': More than a decade in the making, the glass chalets at Cedar Meadows in Timmins offer a one-of-a-kind experience
COLUMN: Upgrade charges are a form of economic discrimination

COLUMN: Upgrade charges are a form of economic discrimination

'I truly do think it’s a form of discrimination when everyone is not able to enjoy the same benefits as everyone else,' laments columnist
Rise in temperatures means increase in tick bite risk

Rise in temperatures means increase in tick bite risk

Symptoms of lyme disease include fever, headache, chills, muscle and joint pain, and fatigue
Regional Tourism Organization looking for new directors

Regional Tourism Organization looking for new directors

Deadline application is May 17
'Inspiring': Local legends enter the Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

'Inspiring': Local legends enter the Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

The 1973 Allan Cup Champion Orillia Terriers, Chad Thompson, Dean Heliotis, and lan MacMillan entered the Orillia Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday evening
Transit electrification, development charges on Monday's council agenda

Transit electrification, development charges on Monday's council agenda

Busy meeting schedule will begin with Order of Orillia presentations to deserving local recipients