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Charlee’s Run raises $115K for neonatal intensive care unit at OSMH (8 photos)

Charlee’s Run raises $115K for neonatal intensive care unit at OSMH (8 photos)

'We have come together as a community to show families that they are not alone in their grief,' says grandfather of Charlee Clare Holmes
Peaceful moments amid chaos inspire colour-blind painter (4 photos)

Peaceful moments amid chaos inspire colour-blind painter (4 photos)

'Jay is an excellent artist. Here he is painting with colours he can't see. There is nothing short of inspiring about that,' says founder of Steel Spirit
Driver seriously injured in collision in Severn

Driver seriously injured in collision in Severn

Single-vehicle crash happened Saturday morning; road to be closed for several hours
'Independence looks different for everyone,' says advocate

'Independence looks different for everyone,' says advocate

Most of the misconceptions about people with deafblindness come from misinformation and stereotypes, says Deafblind Ontario Services official
Public Health Ontario reporting 204 COVID patients in ICU

Public Health Ontario reporting 204 COVID patients in ICU

Saturday's report includes 1,563 hospitalizations as well
Town gardeners found time to create beautiful displays

Town gardeners found time to create beautiful displays

A clock dial, planted in Roman numerals, was a popular annual display in the early 1920s at Couchiching Beach Park, thanks to a crew of talented gardeners
Fire at Elmvale market won't stop Sunday's opening day

Fire at Elmvale market won't stop Sunday's opening day

'If we lost this barn, we would have lost our whole livelihood. We’re lucky and thankful we can still have a year’s worth of events,' says owner
Celebrating Naked Gardening Day today? This expert has some tips

Celebrating Naked Gardening Day today? This expert has some tips

'You're communing with nature,' encourages local naturist; while New Roots Garden centre owner advises (with tongue in cheek) care needed when using hedge sheers
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Absolutely terrible': Residents rally to 'stop the pits, save our water'

'Absolutely terrible': Residents rally to 'stop the pits, save our water'

Liberal candidates for Simcoe North, BSOM hear concerns from residents about potential impact on 'cleanest drinking water in the world'