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Preservation of farmland a critical issue in municipal election

Preservation of farmland a critical issue in municipal election

'For voters who care about preserving farmland in Ontario, this fall’s municipal elections are critically important,' OFA official says
'Ecstatic': Ahmadiyya Muslim cemetery approved in Bradford

'Ecstatic': Ahmadiyya Muslim cemetery approved in Bradford

'Back home, where many of us are from ... even our graves, sometimes, are desecrated,' said AMJ official, adding: 'Our community is going to be ecstatic'
CANADA: Military sounding alarm over recruiting problems

CANADA: Military sounding alarm over recruiting problems

Officials say the military is getting about half the number of applicants it needs per month to meet the goal of adding 5,900 members this year
Canadian Chainsaw Competition set to carve path into ODAS Park

Canadian Chainsaw Competition set to carve path into ODAS Park

'It’s a thrill to hear all of the saws going. You can really feel all of the energy' says organizer of 'awesome' event that will run Sept. 27 to Oct. 2 at ODAS Park
Popular Pumpkinfest returns to Hewitts Fun Farm in October

Popular Pumpkinfest returns to Hewitts Fun Farm in October

'It’s pretty cool when you can come out and take something right off the vine and see farm animals up close,' ssays owner of Hewitts Fun Farm
COLUMN: Forest floor can be top indicator of natural life

COLUMN: Forest floor can be top indicator of natural life

'Mast' production must be watched carefully as it helps determine the future health of forests and can have a major impact on wildlife, says columnist
Rugby Country Store and Marketplace returns Sept. 30

Rugby Country Store and Marketplace returns Sept. 30

Event at Rugby Hall will feature variety of local vendors
Cougars roar into Orillia, tame the Terriers (5 photos)

Cougars roar into Orillia, tame the Terriers (5 photos)

'We need to come out hard and beat them for once. It would be nice to get payback,' says Terriers veteran after team that ousted them in playoffs wins again
LETTER: Oro-Medonte council candidates have much to answer for

LETTER: Oro-Medonte council candidates have much to answer for

'How can we hold them accountable when the voting block of councillors fail to show up for two town hall meetings?' resident asks
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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