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Lecce unveils bill to increase provincial control over education

Lecce unveils bill to increase provincial control over education

The bill aims to reform school boards and allow the ministry to set provincial priorities in student achievement
Heat wave ends; cold, snowy days looming: weather watcher

Heat wave ends; cold, snowy days looming: weather watcher

After 'longest' local April heat wave, cooler temperatures, rain and even snow could be on the way for Orillia over the next two weeks, says Dave Brain
You can help shape future of Orillia's downtown at May workshops

You can help shape future of Orillia's downtown at May workshops

Mayor says 'a vision and direction for the future of our downtown' is the goal of May 9 and 10 workshops
Police arrest Stayner man in 'ongoing drug investigation'

Police arrest Stayner man in 'ongoing drug investigation'

A 21-year-old is being held in custody pending a bail hearing after being charged with drugs and firearm possession offences
Ruth Fountain pours heart and soul into various volunteer roles

Ruth Fountain pours heart and soul into various volunteer roles

'I like to try and make the world a little better and a little brighter,' says local senior who volunteers at OSMH, Women's Institute, local fairs, among others
Bring on the Bling: Dress for Success auction opens April 21

Bring on the Bling: Dress for Success auction opens April 21

All of the money raised from this month's event will support charity’s Breakfast Club program
Spring Flavours of Lake Country kicks off this week

Spring Flavours of Lake Country kicks off this week

Event provides an opportunity for locals and visitors alike to treat themselves to some of the finest dining in Orillia & Lake Country
Township of Ramara honours volunteers for hard work, dedication

Township of Ramara honours volunteers for hard work, dedication

Mayor appreciates 'valuable contributions to our community and for continually improving and shaping our community to make it a better place to live'
Youth arrested for theft of vehicle from recreation centre

Youth arrested for theft of vehicle from recreation centre

Police have been investigating 'rash of vehicle thefts' from West Street facility; OPP say the investigation is ongoing
New owners writing a new chapter at The Book Re-View

New owners writing a new chapter at The Book Re-View

'I love the overwhelming number of books that are in here,' says Mary Oakley, who swooped in and saved the West Street business in 2020