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Sold-out fashion show a hit for Mariposa House Hospice (18 Photos)

Sold-out fashion show a hit for Mariposa House Hospice (18 Photos)

More than 70 models strut their stuff ... much to the delight of more than 300 guests at Casino Rama event that raised much needed funds for local hospice
Longtime Oro-Medonte employee named township CAO

Longtime Oro-Medonte employee named township CAO

Shawn Binns, who has been with township for 17 years, 'is well respected by council, fellow township colleagues, and the community'
Trio of 'phenomenal' OSMH volunteers tally 113 years of service

Trio of 'phenomenal' OSMH volunteers tally 113 years of service

'Every day is different and people that we porter are so appreciative and they think it is a wonderful service,' said one of 216 volunteers who play critical roles at OSMH
ADOPT ME: Lila likely a lap cat with someone she can trust

ADOPT ME: Lila likely a lap cat with someone she can trust

This girl wants a quiet home where she's the only feline
Orillia OPP holding Police Week event this week at rec centre

Orillia OPP holding Police Week event this week at rec centre

Police, community partners will be at Orillia Recreation Centre from Thursday to Saturday
Police investigating car fire; racist graffiti left at scene

Police investigating car fire; racist graffiti left at scene

Blaze happened around 2:30 a.m. in Barrie; 'Go Back' was written with spray paint on the garage door
LUSU, Fierté Simcoe Pride hosting local rally for rainbow equality

LUSU, Fierté Simcoe Pride hosting local rally for rainbow equality

Event is 'a call to action for elected officials and governments at every level to address rising hate'
LETTER: Polyethics' response to 'putrid' odour fails smell test

LETTER: Polyethics' response to 'putrid' odour fails smell test

'Polyethics says they are going to study the problem and conduct odour testing. This will take up to 26 weeks. Ridiculous.'
LETTER: Cops should cast wide net to nab impaired drivers

LETTER: Cops should cast wide net to nab impaired drivers

'There is no doubt in my mind that we will continue to see deaths and injuries on all our roads,' says letter writer
OSS students feel ‘really good’ about helping Salvation Army win $5,000

OSS students feel ‘really good’ about helping Salvation Army win $5,000

'During research, we found out about the social issues, how common they were, and how many people in Orillia alone are homeless or can’t afford anything,' said student