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Rama chief calls for improved education on region's Indigenous history

Rama chief calls for improved education on region's Indigenous history

'There's so much more to be done ... specifically for us in Simcoe County,' says Chief Ted Williams
Paralympian gold medallist inspires by sharing 'real story,' demons and all

Paralympian gold medallist inspires by sharing 'real story,' demons and all

'I want people to see that no matter how successful you are, there can be many, many issues in your life,' says goalie for Canadian National Sledge Hockey team
OSMH seeks nominations for Nightingale Nursing Award

OSMH seeks nominations for Nightingale Nursing Award

This is an opportunity to express your appreciation of a nurse at OSMH that has 'gone above and beyond' in providing care to you or your loved one
New grilled cheese competition promises 'cheddar' days ahead

New grilled cheese competition promises 'cheddar' days ahead

Throughout the month of April, 16 businesses in Thornbury will be offering their take on a classic grilled cheese sandwich, with bragging rights on the line
Orillia man charged with kidnapping, assault after altercations at two businesses

Orillia man charged with kidnapping, assault after altercations at two businesses

Police allege 22-year-old ordered driver to flee after assault at Memorial Ave. businesses; Driver managed to escape a short time later
Union calls out Waypoint over 'concerning' executive wage hikes

Union calls out Waypoint over 'concerning' executive wage hikes

Salaries for five senior staff members increased 20 to 31 percent from 2020 to 2021
Ukrainian flag raised in Oro-Medonte

Ukrainian flag raised in Oro-Medonte

'The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is something we should all be aware of,' says Oro-Medonte Township mayor
Health unit reports 364 new COVID cases, 4 hospitalizations

Health unit reports 364 new COVID cases, 4 hospitalizations

This week the health unit confirmed 700 new COVID cases, which is about even with the 714 new COVID cases confirmed during the week of March 20
Local transplant survivor urges others to become organ donors

Local transplant survivor urges others to become organ donors

Since 2013, the number of organ donors in Orillia has risen from 23% to 41% of citizens, but still falls short of duo's goal of attaining 50%
LETTER: PM, Singh union is 'taking control' of electoral process

LETTER: PM, Singh union is 'taking control' of electoral process

'I don’t see democracy at work, just narcissistic manoeuvres to stay in power at the expense of a democratic vote,' says letter writer