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Student at Orillia Georgian campus wins $30K Scotiabank scholarship

Student at Orillia Georgian campus wins $30K Scotiabank scholarship

The 20-year-old is entering her third year of a counselling psychology program at Georgian College's Orillia campus in September
Ontario chief calls on province to 'erase' six Métis communities, including Georgian Bay

Ontario chief calls on province to 'erase' six Métis communities, including Georgian Bay

Chief says 'just because you have a drop of Indigenous blood running through your veins' doesn't make one Indigenous at identify fraud summit
Oro-Medonte woman facing impaired driving charges

Oro-Medonte woman facing impaired driving charges

Charges laid after officer spotted vehicle on side of Highway 11
'Instrumental' Orillia COVID Care Clinic closing June 21

'Instrumental' Orillia COVID Care Clinic closing June 21

Clinic 'has been instrumental in our community's pandemic response and recovery efforts,' says Couchiching Ontario Health Team
Youth Centre all smiles thanks to $80,000 from cookie campaign

Youth Centre all smiles thanks to $80,000 from cookie campaign

'We’re greatly appreciative. This allows us to do so much more for young people in our community,' said Orillia Youth Centre official
Twin Lakes musicians celebrate season of hitting right notes

Twin Lakes musicians celebrate season of hitting right notes

'It was a wonderful year of making music together,' says school's music director, noting bands returned from MusicFest Canada with two silver medals
Orillia Area CDC general manager moving on after 14 years

Orillia Area CDC general manager moving on after 14 years

Wendy Timpano 'has been a driving force at the CDC and her positive impact will not be forgotten,' says board president
YMCA, Georgian College launch club to identify community trends

YMCA, Georgian College launch club to identify community trends

The Future Includes… Scan Club will 'explore early signals or clues about upcoming trends, challenges, or opportunities'
Students lauded for their funny stories in Leacock competition

Students lauded for their funny stories in Leacock competition

The three winners are invited to attend the Meet the Authors, and Student Showcase event to be held in Orillia in June
'The system worked': Province to continue free well-water testing

'The system worked': Province to continue free well-water testing

'This is a basic public health and equity issue,' councillor says