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COLUMN: Powwow a celebration of culture reclaimed

COLUMN: Powwow a celebration of culture reclaimed

'There was a time when the European settler community made it an offence in their law books to hold a powwow gathering,' columnist explains
‘New normal’: Simcoe County public schools prepare for September

‘New normal’: Simcoe County public schools prepare for September

Masks will be optional, while virtual school and extracurricular activities will be part of school experience in September, says board official
OPP lays 191 charges in Wasaga Beach over weekend

OPP lays 191 charges in Wasaga Beach over weekend

Between Aug. 26 and Aug. 28, officers responded to 327 calls for service and laid 191 charges; 154 of those were Highway Traffic Act-related
Mom pens children's book to help teach kindness, self-acceptance

Mom pens children's book to help teach kindness, self-acceptance

Author says daughter had three hip surgeries since she was 18 months old 'and that has just changed my perspective on life'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Local teen realizes dream, helps Team Ontario win national title

Local teen realizes dream, helps Team Ontario win national title

'It’s something I had always dreamed of accomplishing when I was younger but never thought of it as an obtainable goal,' says Orillia lacrosse player
Passerby rescues two-year-old child who nearly drowned

Passerby rescues two-year-old child who nearly drowned

Police say the two-year-old was saved by a person who was familiar with CPR
Author to discuss military history book at Georgian College

Author to discuss military history book at Georgian College

Ted Barris, author of Battle of the Atlantic: Gauntlet to Victory, will speak Sept. 8 in Barrie
Algae bloom discovered in Three Mile Lake

Algae bloom discovered in Three Mile Lake

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit says it will monitor the bloom in the Muskoka Lakes area and provide updates
'Tornado cannot be ruled out': Environment Canada

'Tornado cannot be ruled out': Environment Canada

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for the region