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Cellphone ban won’t address mental health, concentration: experts

Cellphone ban won’t address mental health, concentration: experts

'Limiting cellphone use in schools might reduce in-class distractions, it won’t address many of the underlying problems that impact the mental health of children and youth'
Province makes rare move, ousts all of council from township up north

Province makes rare move, ousts all of council from township up north

'This could happen in any of the small municipalities that have small members of council,' warned former mayor
'Deeply unhappy' shoppers plan to boycott Loblaw-owned stores in May

'Deeply unhappy' shoppers plan to boycott Loblaw-owned stores in May

A boycott targeting Loblaw is gaining momentum online, with what could be thousands of shoppers taking their money elsewhere in May
Body of missing 32-year-old recovered from Lake St. George: OPP

Body of missing 32-year-old recovered from Lake St. George: OPP

On Friday, emergency crews responded to reports of a missing person last seen in the water; few details are being released by police
Three candidates square off for Ward 4 council position in Ramara

Three candidates square off for Ward 4 council position in Ramara

'These two have been on council before and they've really done nothing,' said Richard Black who is running against Joe Gough and Marg Sharpe for vacant council job
Two local restaurants among top 100 brunch spots in Canada

Two local restaurants among top 100 brunch spots in Canada

'59 per cent of Canadian mothers say they would rather receive an experience than a tangible gift' on Mother's Day, says official, noting dining out is a top option
Teens with water guns, playing 'Senior Assassin' spark police response

Teens with water guns, playing 'Senior Assassin' spark police response

OPP 'would like to raise awareness for players and the public to limit confusion between the game and a real scenario,' noting they were called to two incidents
'It's my turn:' MAID helps local woman get the end she wants

'It's my turn:' MAID helps local woman get the end she wants

'I think I've given all my friends and the people around me another gift to take this journey with me,' says woman, 67, who has chosen medical assistance in dying today
Tickets on sale for CFUW Orillia Homes for Scholarships Tour

Tickets on sale for CFUW Orillia Homes for Scholarships Tour

June 2 event will mark tour's 50th anniversary
Community Builders Awards: This year’s Economic Development Award winner is a leader in fostering growth in Orillia

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Economic Development Award winner is a leader in fostering growth in Orillia

The Mariposa Folk Festival is a prime example of community building year after year