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Survey shows rising opposition to childhood vaccinations

Survey shows rising opposition to childhood vaccinations

Angus Reid Institute reports parental opposition to childhood vaccination grows as Canadians worry about harms of anti-vax movement
Two local men charged after cocaine, weapons seized: OPP

Two local men charged after cocaine, weapons seized: OPP

Search warrant executed Thursday morning, leading to multiple charges
OSS student fears 'safe schools committee' will lead to profiling

OSS student fears 'safe schools committee' will lead to profiling

‘Things like this can end up leading to solutions being proposed that end up making students feel less safe,’ cautions student trustee
Orillia trustee sheds light on decision to cancel buses today

Orillia trustee sheds light on decision to cancel buses today

'We can always second guess those decisions, but they are made in the best interest of students,' says Orillia area trustee Jodi Lloyd, school board chair
‘Lost without her’: Family mourns woman who died in area crash

‘Lost without her’: Family mourns woman who died in area crash

Patty Dzugalo, 61, was on her way to the family cottage when the crash occurred; 'She was just so loving ... She was just the best,' says niece
Competitive Sport Fishing League taking reins of Orillia Perch Festival

Competitive Sport Fishing League taking reins of Orillia Perch Festival

Organization 'has what it takes to keep the tournament alive in Orillia for years to come,' says chamber of commerce official of new direction for popular event
Looking for 'Puplo' Picasso: Art going to the dogs at local museum

Looking for 'Puplo' Picasso: Art going to the dogs at local museum

Calling all 'good doggos': Midland museum hosting artist Paul Whittam Saturday for storytelling, paint with your dog workshop
ADOPT ME: Meet Mr. E, the mystery cat

ADOPT ME: Meet Mr. E, the mystery cat

This sweet boy will warm up to the right person in time
Orillia Naturalists’ Club hosting presentation on ancient DNA

Orillia Naturalists’ Club hosting presentation on ancient DNA

March meeting on Zoom is with guest speaker Pamela Stagg, host of radio program
Roots of band music run deep in Orillia, date back to 1867

Roots of band music run deep in Orillia, date back to 1867

Music has been a significant component of the cultural life in Orillia and will be featured by the OMAH History Committee with a series of articles