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LETTER: Downtown tenant says patio program 'terrible' for family

LETTER: Downtown tenant says patio program 'terrible' for family

Resident said she was 'disappointed' to see program scaled back, but 'with no security ... and little accountability ... maybe it's time to reassess the program'
SERIES: Big crowds, governor general celebrate hospital opening

SERIES: Big crowds, governor general celebrate hospital opening

Hearty cheers were given for Lord and Lady Byng, then the doors were opened and, in a few minutes the corridors were so full it was almost impossible to move
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Lakehead launches 10-year plan to revitalize Indigenous languages

Lakehead launches 10-year plan to revitalize Indigenous languages

'Our elders remind us that the spirit of our people is in the language,' says Rama First Nation head councillor, noting it's vital to 'pass that on to future generations'
Got a thick skin? Orillia minor baseball needs umpires

Got a thick skin? Orillia minor baseball needs umpires

'You can get paid on average $35 a game to have a lot of fun on the ball diamond,' says OLMB president, noting the role is ideal for local youths, adults
Orillia Figure Skating Club celebrates on-ice success (4 photos)

Orillia Figure Skating Club celebrates on-ice success (4 photos)

Some of the Orillia Figure Skating Club's young members have had some recent success at major events
‘Low-level drug trafficker’ sentenced to house arrest following fatal overdose

‘Low-level drug trafficker’ sentenced to house arrest following fatal overdose

'There is no evidence that he was a commercial trafficker,' judge says during sentencing
Timing of grant ideally suited for Dress for Success: official

Timing of grant ideally suited for Dress for Success: official

'COVID caused a lot of job loss and there are many people back trying to find work,' says board chair
'More reliable and faster Go train transit' is on the way: MPP

'More reliable and faster Go train transit' is on the way: MPP

Construction is expected to start in 2023 with plans to add additional services over time beginning in 2025-26, says MPP
OSMH celebrates 100 years of history with an eye on 'exciting' future (7 photos)

OSMH celebrates 100 years of history with an eye on 'exciting' future (7 photos)

'They are the unsung heroes of our community,' says president and CEO of OSMH in referencing 'greatest team that any hospital could ever ask for'