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'A loss': Uncertainty on tap for local breweries, restaurants

'A loss': Uncertainty on tap for local breweries, restaurants

'There’s only so much you can draw out of a stone,' lamented local brewer of this year's alcohol excise tax increase — one of many hikes they're facing
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
<b>INSIDE THE VILLAGE:</b> Why so many Canadians are going bankrupt

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Why so many Canadians are going bankrupt

This week's podcast: Millennials account for nearly half of insolvencies, thanks to soaring credit card debt, CERB payments — and predatory lenders charging nearly 400 per cent interest
<b>COLUMN:</b> Return of live Kiwanis Music Festival 'fantastic'

COLUMN: Return of live Kiwanis Music Festival 'fantastic'

This weekend marks the launch of inaugural Shivers and Sizzle Family Festival on a busy calendar of local concerts, events and happenings
Oro-Medonte council approves 4.5% tax hike, $1.6M for road work

Oro-Medonte council approves 4.5% tax hike, $1.6M for road work

The 2023-24 budget strikes 'balance of ensuring strategic investment into infrastructure projects and maintaining service levels,' says mayor
Group praises federal funding for Lake Simcoe protection

Group praises federal funding for Lake Simcoe protection

Living Lakes Canada 'will continue to advocate for increased funding' after feds budget $230M for seven watersheds
'Every dollar counts': MPP urges feds to stop carbon tax hike

'Every dollar counts': MPP urges feds to stop carbon tax hike

'As hard-working families across this province are struggling with the rising cost of living, the last thing any government should do is raise taxes,' says Khanjin
Area students hunt down the king at county-wide chess tournament

Area students hunt down the king at county-wide chess tournament

'I think it’s a chance for kids to use their brain power in a different way than they’re used to with school,' says local teacher
Next year's Memorial Cup will be first south of the border

Next year's Memorial Cup will be first south of the border

'We are thrilled to bring the Memorial Cup to the state of Michigan for the first time in the event’s history,' said official of event to be hosted by Saginaw Spirit
Visiting boaters could soon face new trailer parking fees

Visiting boaters could soon face new trailer parking fees

Proposed parking rates pale in concern compared to design of new boat launch parking area and its potential impacts on business, says chamber official