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Greenbelt expansion ignores needs of Simcoe County, says advocacy group

Greenbelt expansion ignores needs of Simcoe County, says advocacy group

'Currently, all the land is up for grabs and no one is thinking about our future,' says Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition board member
Dress for Success hosting pay equity breakfast forum in Orillia

Dress for Success hosting pay equity breakfast forum in Orillia

Pay Equity Commissioner Kadie Ward will talk about the importance of pay equity and answer questions at April 13 event at Creative Nomad Studios
Ontario reports jump in COVID-positive hospitalization patients

Ontario reports jump in COVID-positive hospitalization patients

There are 790 COVID-positive patients in hospitals across the province, the highest number reported more than 3 weeks
'Climate activist' to represent Green Party in Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte

'Climate activist' to represent Green Party in Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte

'If elected, I will spend every day working for meaningful action towards reconciliation, and to conserve ecosystems and build climate-resilient communities,' says Robinson
Oro-Medonte councillor makes no apologies for supporting 'thin blue line'

Oro-Medonte councillor makes no apologies for supporting 'thin blue line'

While resident questions use of imagery while township supports anti-discrimination campaign, councillor says he sees no conflict in the message
City to outsource concession stands at local parks, arenas

City to outsource concession stands at local parks, arenas

After posting losses prior to the pandemic, outsourcing concessions could save the city $100,000 in 2022, notes a report from city staff
Messy mix of wintry weather possible Wednesday: Environment Canada

Messy mix of wintry weather possible Wednesday: Environment Canada

Snow, ice pellets, and freezing rain are possible, Environment Canada says
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Council considering four painted crosswalks to celebrate diversity

Council considering four painted crosswalks to celebrate diversity

Councillors were concerned about the cost, about possible vandalism and if suggested designs are 'the best way to go about representing these groups'
Woman starts Facebook group so Simcoe County residents can help Ukrainian refugees

Woman starts Facebook group so Simcoe County residents can help Ukrainian refugees

Liliya Khapko created the Ukrainians of York and Simcoe regions Facebook group to help refugees settle in Canada