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Local artist preserving Orillia history one legacy bowl at a time

Local artist preserving Orillia history one legacy bowl at a time

'We’re sad to see the trees come down, but it’s nice to preserve a piece of it,' said man who bought a bowl made from tree near where he and his partner had first date
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'Amazing': More than $100K raised for OSMH during Giving Tuesday

'Amazing': More than $100K raised for OSMH during Giving Tuesday

McGregor on the Water matched donations up to $20K
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ADOPT ME: Lucky is ready to hop into a new home

ADOPT ME: Lucky is ready to hop into a new home

This bunny can be won over with food
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Did you read up on this week's news? Take our quiz to find out

Did you read up on this week's news? Take our quiz to find out

Who is headlining the 2025 All Your Friends Fest at Burl's Creek?
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Four truckers hit with careless driving charges on Hwy 11 in one day

Four truckers hit with careless driving charges on Hwy 11 in one day

Two significant collisions occurred on Highway 11 earlier this week involving commercial vehicles, resulting in lengthy highway closures
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Orillia Hawks put the bite on Barrie Sharks

Orillia Hawks put the bite on Barrie Sharks

Isabella Cheslock paced the winning side with a three-goal effort
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You're invited to stuff a cruiser with toys in Gravenhurst, Bracebridge

You're invited to stuff a cruiser with toys in Gravenhurst, Bracebridge

Donations will be accepted Saturday at Bracebridge Walmart, Bracebridge Canadian Tire, Gravenhurst Canadian Tire
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COLUMN: Impact of domestic violence much more insidious than broken bones

COLUMN: Impact of domestic violence much more insidious than broken bones

In Canada, an average of 400 women and children flee abusive homes to access shelters every night. These numbers are startling, but what about those who stay?
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LETTER: Palestinian perspective missing in YMCA story

LETTER: Palestinian perspective missing in YMCA story

'These ridiculous accusations make a mockery of actual antisemitism and demonstrates the extreme danger of conflating Judaism, zionism, and the state of Israel,' say letter writers
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Here are 5 events in the area this weekend you won't want to miss

Here are 5 events in the area this weekend you won't want to miss

A popular Christmas market and an ugly sweater dance party are the marquee events in Orillia this weekend
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