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Local students driving force behind 'powerful' Relay for Life event

Local students driving force behind 'powerful' Relay for Life event

'We all feel like this is something that we want to do as a PF tradition,' says teacher of annual event that has raised almost $100,000 for cancer research
Orillia senior softball team looking to defend its league title

Orillia senior softball team looking to defend its league title

Orillia has won 12 titles over the last 15 years and sports a few new faces this season as it looks to continue its mastery of local diamonds
Sex assault case of former world junior players back in court today

Sex assault case of former world junior players back in court today

Simcoe County's Alex Formenton among those charged; all five players plan to defend themselves against allegations and have opted for jury trial
Rama hosting Gathering Festival of First Nations Stories

Rama hosting Gathering Festival of First Nations Stories

Events kick off Friday, May 31 and will feature award-winning authors, Winnipeg performer and much more on Saturday
'Un-Canadian': CRA rent ruling sows tenant confusion in Ontario

'Un-Canadian': CRA rent ruling sows tenant confusion in Ontario

Ottawa shouldn't let Canada Revenue Agency go after tenants for their landlord's unpaid taxes, the opposition housing critic said
Second phase of Laclie St. reconstruction begins after long weekend

Second phase of Laclie St. reconstruction begins after long weekend

Work includes road reconstruction and infrastructure replacement, including new watermain, sanitary and stormwater sewers, sidewalks, and new traffic signals
LETTER: Brechin byelection debate 'unhelpful for many voters'

LETTER: Brechin byelection debate 'unhelpful for many voters'

'Is it possible that the organizing committee wanted to limit awareness, attendance and participation because of contentious water and sewer rate issues,' asks reader
Local band leaves Leacock Lodge residents dancing in the aisles

Local band leaves Leacock Lodge residents dancing in the aisles

Orillia's Rick Stephenson and the Orillia Concert Band performed hits made famous by Frank Sinatra to cap 'magical weekend' of performances
PRESENTING: See the winners of this year's OrilliaMatters Community Builders Awards

PRESENTING: See the winners of this year's OrilliaMatters Community Builders Awards

The OrilliaMatters Community Builders Awards honoured 10 local leaders making a difference in Orillia
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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