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Climate change is 'spiritual crisis,' says St. Paul's minister

Climate change is 'spiritual crisis,' says St. Paul's minister

The new 'city council should be encouraged to champion small, winnable initiatives ... People will rally around small wins,' says Ted Reeve
Five Simcoe County residents charged in child exploitation probe

Five Simcoe County residents charged in child exploitation probe

More than 100 people charged, 428 charges laid as part of Project Maverick
Cocoon Orillia will soon welcome new mental health practitioners

Cocoon Orillia will soon welcome new mental health practitioners

A century home at 53 Andrew St. is under renovation and will accommodate a 'community of mental health practitioners new to the area'
Pop-up rally aimed at protecting Greenbelt planned for Friday

Pop-up rally aimed at protecting Greenbelt planned for Friday

Green Orillia notes Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop vowed to protect the Greenbelt but, this week, voted in favour of Bill 23
Santa Claus parade coming up in Washago

Santa Claus parade coming up in Washago

Santa will visit with all the boys and girls at the community centre after the parade, where refreshments and treats will be served
LETTER: It's not too late to stop Bill 23, reader says

LETTER: It's not too late to stop Bill 23, reader says

It's vital to lobby the premier and local MPPs and attend a rally outside Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop's office on Friday, says letter writer
New book tells story of gang that 'terrorized' Simcoe County

New book tells story of gang that 'terrorized' Simcoe County

'It’s quite a story in the history of our area,' says local historian/author Dave Town of his latest book detailing the violent Black Swamp Gang
Former Georgian College president awarded for years of service

Former Georgian College president awarded for years of service

MaryLynn West-Moynes receives Lifetime Achievement Award from MPP Jill Dunlop following 37-year career in post-secondary education
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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