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LETTER: Reason given for Greenbelt plan 'a red herring'

LETTER: Reason given for Greenbelt plan 'a red herring'

'The needed land for affordable homes within the GTA already exists,' says letter writer who takes offence to premier's stated plan
Unique 2+1 highway initiative coming to Highway 11 North

Unique 2+1 highway initiative coming to Highway 11 North

'This first-of-its-kind highway pilot in North America will keep people and goods moving safely across Northern Ontario,' says official
POEM: A 96-year-old reflects on the 'devil of war'

POEM: A 96-year-old reflects on the 'devil of war'

Poet reflects on what he experienced when he was 17, as he saw friends die and thinks of those who never had a 'chance to say goodbye'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Lest we forget
Pair of OPP officers charged in towing industry investigation

Pair of OPP officers charged in towing industry investigation

The charges stem from an investigation into allegations of misconduct in the towing industry
Orillia veteran 'forges' joy by making unique metal poppies

Orillia veteran 'forges' joy by making unique metal poppies

'This is just a hobby for me. I’m glad people like the art and it gives them joy to wear them,' says Orillia man who donates all proceeds to the Legion
Suspended Barrie doctor wants to take fight to appeal court

Suspended Barrie doctor wants to take fight to appeal court

Dr. Crystal Luchkiw's lawyer says neither the government nor the College of Physicians and Surgeons can put a 'gag' on what doctors say
Blue-green algae bloom confirmed in Orillia

Blue-green algae bloom confirmed in Orillia

Health unit provides safety tips after bloom found in Smith's Bay in Lake Simcoe
British man donates Second World War truck to local museum group

British man donates Second World War truck to local museum group

Group 'is fortunate to own a running example that it plans to use to promote the Base Borden Military Museum'
Orillia warming centre is one of several in Simcoe County

Orillia warming centre is one of several in Simcoe County

Centres to open this winter on nights where Environment Canada predicts overnight temperatures to fall below -15 degrees Celsius for at least two hours