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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
LETTER: There's 'no such thing' as safe injection sites

LETTER: There's 'no such thing' as safe injection sites

'Encouraging your relatives and friends to continue such a lifestyle is beyond my comprehension,' says letter writer
LETTER: Background of conflict has been 'conveniently forgotten'

LETTER: Background of conflict has been 'conveniently forgotten'

'If one group decides to dehumanize another it dehumanizes itself in the process,' laments letter writer
Residents slam Polyethics over 'uncomfortable' odour in area

Residents slam Polyethics over 'uncomfortable' odour in area

'The smell has been there for over a year. The solution is to stop the production,' said frustrated resident at public forum
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Fearless' goats part of wild new grounds crew at Martyrs' Shrine site

'Fearless' goats part of wild new grounds crew at Martyrs' Shrine site

'This is wonderful. I love to see goats taking care of lawns,' says local resident of new approach at hallowed grounds in Midland holy site