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Area sisters spread kindness, warmth one stitch at a time

Area sisters spread kindness, warmth one stitch at a time

'Sometimes you need to do something for people not just to make money. Sometimes you need to give from your heart,' sister says of cozy blankets
COLUMN: A Barbie girl in a Barbie World (VIDEO)

COLUMN: A Barbie girl in a Barbie World (VIDEO)

Barbie World in Mississauga is the first stop of a North American tour and it was something Barbie-loving Village Media reporter could not stay away from
COLUMN: Fate of monarch butterfly could be in our hands

COLUMN: Fate of monarch butterfly could be in our hands

Pollinator gardens are a great first step, but need to be embellished with other essential parts of the ecosystem, explains outdoors columnist
LETTER: Councils must act to avert tragedy on our roads

LETTER: Councils must act to avert tragedy on our roads

Letter writer says trucks often take shortcuts and speed through residential areas — including school zones — and urges Severn, Oro-Medonte councils to step up
Here's where to find Canada's 'most epic' campsites

Here's where to find Canada's 'most epic' campsites

Scouts Canada surveyed its 46,704 members to name the best campsites, as well as some hidden gems
COLUMN: A black widow in the grapes? No fruit for me!

COLUMN: A black widow in the grapes? No fruit for me!

Columnist reacts to the 'creepy' local story about an unwanted hitchhiker — the black widow spider in the fruit carton picked up at Costco
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Kempenfest draws excited crowds to Barrie waterfront (20 photos)

Kempenfest draws excited crowds to Barrie waterfront (20 photos)

Thousands of people flocked to Barrie's waterfront to enjoy games, rides, food and artisans for the return of Kempenfest this weekend
'Awesome vibe' as Kempenfest, live music returns (4 photos)

'Awesome vibe' as Kempenfest, live music returns (4 photos)

'It was so nice to be at a concert after COVID and to feel a sense of normalcy,' says concert goer
GUEST COLUMN: Bill creates 'level playing field' for charities

GUEST COLUMN: Bill creates 'level playing field' for charities

New legislation means charities 'can more easily provide funding to organizations that are not registered charities,' says United Way Simcoe Muskoka official