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'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
Knights of Columbus host roast for the first time in two years

Knights of Columbus host roast for the first time in two years

The fundraiser will take place on Aug. 13
LETTER 'Self-interest' fuels move to reject online voting

LETTER 'Self-interest' fuels move to reject online voting

Oro-Medonte council's reasons for sticking with paper ballots 'done to suppress a segment of the electorate from voting,' letter writer says
Facebook Marketplace: where rare plants bloom (4 photos)

Facebook Marketplace: where rare plants bloom (4 photos)

Local 'Suburban Jungle Keeper' shares tips on how to use Facebook Marketplace to grow an exotic collection at bargain prices
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
COLUMN: The Cult blasts hit after hit at Casino Rama

COLUMN: The Cult blasts hit after hit at Casino Rama

To this day, The Cult's sound remains timeless and not stuck in 1985, says reviewer who says band was a hit among fans at Casino Rama show
U18 Orillia Royals punch ticket to provincial championships

U18 Orillia Royals punch ticket to provincial championships

The local squad shone at a regular season-ending tournament in Vaughan and, with flair for dramatic, triumphed in winner-take-all finale to earn berth in provincials
Pizza on the menu at Port Severn General Store — 24 hours a day

Pizza on the menu at Port Severn General Store — 24 hours a day

'I can offer pizzeria-quality pizza 24/7 without having to work extra hours,' quips store owner of her new PizzaForno kiosk that will open Aug. 2
Microgrants available for invasive species removal, education

Microgrants available for invasive species removal, education

Municipalities, Indigenous communities, non-profits could receive $1K in one-time funding to help protect land, water from invasive species
Red Swan dishes up 'different options' for Orillia pizza lovers

Red Swan dishes up 'different options' for Orillia pizza lovers

'We put a lot of time and care into our pizza,' says owner of new Memorial Avenue pizzeria who is unafraid of competition amid crowded marketplace