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Locals brave Simcoe polar plunge in support of Palestinian aid

Locals brave Simcoe polar plunge in support of Palestinian aid

'It's the least we can do with people dying over there, so this is nothing compared to what they are going through,' says supporter
Checkmates: Simcoe County Chess Club appeals to all level of players

Checkmates: Simcoe County Chess Club appeals to all level of players

'Chess is a beautiful sport where people can use their creative skills to come up with beautiful solutions to problems,' says co-founder
LETTER: More distractions the last thing needed on Hwy. 400

LETTER: More distractions the last thing needed on Hwy. 400

'This, if nothing else, demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of what comprises a safety zone,' letter writes says of digital billboard proposal
Nominations open for age-friendly business, individual awards

Nominations open for age-friendly business, individual awards

County awards recognize people who have taken action to create more accessible and welcoming age-friendly communities
Paddling Film Festival coming to Orillia this month

Paddling Film Festival coming to Orillia this month

Variety of films will be shown April 27 at Orillia Opera House
Council may petition province to double Ontario Works, ODSP rates

Council may petition province to double Ontario Works, ODSP rates

People on social assistance have been 'legislated into poverty,' notes resolution; council will also consider Inclusive Orillia funding, floodplain mapping and more on Monday
'Local treasure': Orillia mourns loss of renowned artist Dave Beckett

'Local treasure': Orillia mourns loss of renowned artist Dave Beckett

'Not only is he an acclaimed artist with a great talent, but he is also very giving,' said then Orillia Mayor Steve Clarke when Beckett's painting was hung at city hall
COLUMN: 'New threat' could erase local First Nations community

COLUMN: 'New threat' could erase local First Nations community

Bill C-53 would 'allow the Métis Nation to lay claim to the very hunting and fishing territories the feds acknowledged we had been wrongly removed from using'
Youth artisan market vendors sought for special event in July

Youth artisan market vendors sought for special event in July

City of Orillia seeks vendors for market at Couchiching Beach Park during Sunday Evening Band Concert series
OUTDOORS: Suit up for sunny days — and blackflies

OUTDOORS: Suit up for sunny days — and blackflies

Outdoors columnist offers good news, bad news, and tips to repel pesky fliers