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‘A very challenging budget’; County recommends 3.5% tax hike

‘A very challenging budget’; County recommends 3.5% tax hike

For the City of Orillia, its contribution will come with a price tag of $9.2 million for 2023, an increase of 11.3 per cent over 2022, officials say
Orillia Vocal Ensemble tuning into nature for fundraiser

Orillia Vocal Ensemble tuning into nature for fundraiser

Song for the Land concert Wednesday will benefit Couchiching Conservancy
E-bike rider crashes into guard rail, charged with impaired

E-bike rider crashes into guard rail, charged with impaired

Emergency crews secured the scene and assisted the injured rider as a result of the crash
Lakehead ranks in top half of world's universities ... again

Lakehead ranks in top half of world's universities ... again

'Ranking recognizes that Lakehead delivers high quality programs ... and provides unique and transformative learning experiences,' says Lakehead official
Follow these tips to drive safely during winter, urge OPP

Follow these tips to drive safely during winter, urge OPP

Be prepared for the unexpected. Give yourself some extra time if possible, and remember, road safety is everyone's responsibility, stress police
'Very pleased': Simcoe County schools set to reopen Tuesday

'Very pleased': Simcoe County schools set to reopen Tuesday

'It’s good news. We always want our students in school, and we know that’s the best place for learning,' says local public school trustee and board chairperson
OSS Students for Change focused on 'giving back' to community

OSS Students for Change focused on 'giving back' to community

'Being a part of this group showed me how getting involved and helping other people can develop me as a person,' says student
COLUMN: Others have forgotten, but 'we will remember'

COLUMN: Others have forgotten, but 'we will remember'

The British often 'didn’t bother to record the names of warriors who fought for them' but on Indigenous Veterans Day (Nov. 8), they will not be forgotten
CUPE ends protests; Ford promises to repeal Bill 28

CUPE ends protests; Ford promises to repeal Bill 28

CUPE education workers going back to work tomorrow morning
Sharing Place executive director to speak at CFUW meeting

Sharing Place executive director to speak at CFUW meeting

Chris Peacock will talk about organization's programs, discuss food insecurity and ways to 'address these concerns'