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COLUMN: Songs for Freedom will ring out in support of Ukraine

COLUMN: Songs for Freedom will ring out in support of Ukraine

There are still tickets available for Sunday afternoon event at St. Paul's Centre that is raising money for Red Cross efforts to help people of Ukraine
Mariposa unveils new acts for this summer's folk festival

Mariposa unveils new acts for this summer's folk festival

Organizers also revealed this year's event will feature two 'very special' music celebrations that 'will add to the magic of our return to Mariposa'
COLUMN: Easter gives rise to return of special events in Orillia, area

COLUMN: Easter gives rise to return of special events in Orillia, area

After two years of cancellations, Chappell Farms and Hewitts will be hosting Easter-themed events and welcoming kids of all ages this spring
COLUMN: Orillia singer, fuelled by faith, just keeps on rockin'

COLUMN: Orillia singer, fuelled by faith, just keeps on rockin'

Orillia's Bob Hawkins picked up a guitar for the first time when he was 10 and he has been writing and recording songs ever since
COLUMN: 'Fascinating' Lakehead series turns spotlight on China

COLUMN: 'Fascinating' Lakehead series turns spotlight on China

Five-week Third Age Learning series from Lakehead University will also feature former Orillians Derek and Susan Irwin who moved to China 12 years ago
Masked Singer National Tour to stop at Casino Rama June 11

Masked Singer National Tour to stop at Casino Rama June 11

Orillia native Gordon Lightfoot is also returning to Casino Rama on Saturday, June 4; Tickets go on sale to the general public March 12
Queer film festival will 'celebrate different sides of queer life'

Queer film festival will 'celebrate different sides of queer life'

'We believe we’ve created a diverse lineup of short and feature films that will resonate with the people who tune in to see them,' says festival organizer
COLUMN: Local arts community emerging from the pandemic

COLUMN: Local arts community emerging from the pandemic

Arts and cultural events are coming out of the woodwork now, fast and furious, says columnist of the many different events now being planned
Avril Lavigne to launch 'Bite Me 2022' tour at Casino Rama

Avril Lavigne to launch 'Bite Me 2022' tour at Casino Rama

Almost 20 years after her first album release, the popular Canadian rocker is returning with her seventh studio album, Love Sux
COLUMN: Local elder will bring forgotten story of fish fence to life

COLUMN: Local elder will bring forgotten story of fish fence to life

Mark Douglas, a gifted storyteller, will talk about the cultural importance of the ancient Indigenous artifact at the Narrows as part of World Storytelling Day