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Art Hop puts spotlight on Orillia galleries

Art Hop puts spotlight on Orillia galleries

Summer Solstice Art Hop took place downtown Saturday; 'It’s really nice to see the arts supported,' visitor says
New website aims to improve access to counselling services

New website aims to improve access to counselling services

Ontario Counselling Finder, developed by Orillia company, 'created to help reduce barriers to access and increase program visibility'
LETTER: Gas prices pump uncertainty into household finances

LETTER: Gas prices pump uncertainty into household finances

Reader responds to Peter Bursztyn's column with some thoughts on infrastructure, winter driving and the family dynamic
7-year wait for families on Simcoe County housing list: report

7-year wait for families on Simcoe County housing list: report

As of Dec. 31, County of Simcoe's rent-geared-to-income wait list sits at 4,664 households, while only 2,772 total units exist
Local pool players to compete in U.S. championships

Local pool players to compete in U.S. championships

Simcoe County juniors heading to St. Louis for July 7-10 event
Lakehead, community mark National Indigenous Peoples Day in advance

Lakehead, community mark National Indigenous Peoples Day in advance

'It’s been wonderful to see so many of our community members out enjoying themselves and being a part of this conversation,' says faculty member
WATCH: A mom's relentless fight to save others from toxic drugs

WATCH: A mom's relentless fight to save others from toxic drugs

Christine Nayler, who lost her son Ryan to the opioid crisis in 2020, told 'Inside the Village' podcast that federal politicians have 'blood on their hands'
Stanley supporters forging ahead with minor variance application

Stanley supporters forging ahead with minor variance application

Supporters say they have case law supporting minor variance, with one friend noting, 'They're torturing her, a senior citizen'
County holding public meeting on growth plan

County holding public meeting on growth plan

Registration required for virtual meeting June 28
Dorr-Oliver-Long was integral part of Orillia's rich history

Dorr-Oliver-Long was integral part of Orillia's rich history

Local manufacturer was one of North America's leading suppliers of a variety of mining equipment for many years