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Yeehaw! Take a peek inside region's only 'Wild Wild West' shop

Yeehaw! Take a peek inside region's only 'Wild Wild West' shop

Owner says there has been a gradual change in western style over the years, from the classic Johnny Cash look to a more 'Shady Brady' California/urban cowboy vibe
Oro-Medonte teen shines at Junior Tour Ontario Series

Oro-Medonte teen shines at Junior Tour Ontario Series

Some of Canada's top junior golfers stopped in Oro-Medonte this weekend for the two-day event at Settlers' Ghost Golf Club
CNE returning after two years with new events, attractions

CNE returning after two years with new events, attractions

Popular event taking place over 18 days in Toronto
Georgian Bay Steam Show chugs into Cookstown (18 photos)

Georgian Bay Steam Show chugs into Cookstown (18 photos)

'Our attendance has been good and it’s on par with what we expected,' said an event organizer
Celebration of indie music coming to Cookstown in September

Celebration of indie music coming to Cookstown in September

Gussapolooza Music Festival, a three-day festival, will shine the light on up-and-coming musical talent
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Coldwater, Orr Lake area

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Coldwater, Orr Lake area

Environment Canada says conditions favourable for development of dangerous thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, heavy rain
New hair salon and barber shop aims to cut away barriers

New hair salon and barber shop aims to cut away barriers

'Everybody is trying to change our downtown and make it look better. We are excited to be a part of that,' says owner of Fabstyle, located in downtown Orillia
COLUMN: Film, capturing historic 1971 flights, a labour of love

COLUMN: Film, capturing historic 1971 flights, a labour of love

Former Packet & Times editor chronicled annual fly-in of the Experimental Aircraft Association of Canada at Lake St. John airport; 16 mm film is now digitized, on YouTube
Fire prompts evacuation of water park at Canada's Wonderland

Fire prompts evacuation of water park at Canada's Wonderland

The amusement park is open today, but Splash Works remains closed after the late Sunday night blaze
'Truly affordable housing' rises from ashes of apartment fire

'Truly affordable housing' rises from ashes of apartment fire

'One of the beautiful parts about this project is that it is part of the church’s mandate to care for people in poverty,' says official