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LETTER: Greenbelt plan bad for environment, Ontarians

LETTER: Greenbelt plan bad for environment, Ontarians

'Please protect our watersheds, our conservation areas and our scarce farmland,' letter writer pleads
'We do better sheltering our dogs and cats than fragile humans'

'We do better sheltering our dogs and cats than fragile humans'

As wintry weather arrives, citizen raises concerns about fate of local people experiencing homelessness; 'I want truth and action'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'He's a daredevil': Young BMX rider rises to top of sport

'He's a daredevil': Young BMX rider rises to top of sport

'I'm just kind of hooked. I’m a pretty competitive person, so any time I have a love for something, I just want to take it to the next level,' says athlete
Maritime legend Lennie Gallant bringing Christmas spirit to MCC

Maritime legend Lennie Gallant bringing Christmas spirit to MCC

Gallant promises Nov. 29 show will also feature some crowd favourites from previous albums along with a 'fabulous backing band'
Burton Mystery Series to land at Snow Valley in January

Burton Mystery Series to land at Snow Valley in January

'These grassroots events are a celebration of the sport and lifestyle we all love,' says official
Local tax clinic volunteer's passion adds up to award nomination

Local tax clinic volunteer's passion adds up to award nomination

Anne Wilson, volunteer with Information Orillia, 'overwhelmed' to be in top 10 for national award
Events aim to promote manufacturing opportunities for women

Events aim to promote manufacturing opportunities for women

'There is no better time than now to invest in and provide pathways to success for women in manufacturing,' says official
COLUMN: Province's proposed Bill 23 is 'complete lunacy'

COLUMN: Province's proposed Bill 23 is 'complete lunacy'

'The self-centered, short-sighted and ‘make money at all costs’ actions of our provincial government are cause for immediate concern,' says columnist
Expert talks climate change with Carden Field Naturalists

Expert talks climate change with Carden Field Naturalists

Richard Dickinson discusses future of environment, noting the farthest north will warm the most