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Lakehead lecture series explores powerful 'red dragon' of China

Lakehead lecture series explores powerful 'red dragon' of China

Former Orillians now living in China will be among presenters during Third Age Learning Lakehead series, which starts March 30
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Artist draws up support for Ukrainian refugees through sunflower shirt sales

Artist draws up support for Ukrainian refugees through sunflower shirt sales

'I wanted to get some wearable art out there and get that money to where it helps,' says Barrie artist Linda Laforge
Floating homes could create waves for local civic officials

Floating homes could create waves for local civic officials

'Technically, somebody could just be on our shoreline all summer long and not have the proper safety equipment,' laments local official
Library hosting virtual event with pro explorer, bestselling author

Library hosting virtual event with pro explorer, bestselling author

Adam Shoalts will share adventures from latest book, The Whisper on the Night Wind, during March 30 event
Spring cleaning means giving your home a little TLC this time of year

Spring cleaning means giving your home a little TLC this time of year

From smoke detectors to sump pumps, here's a checklist for spring maintenance
Ukrainian Canadian says 'everyone can help' refugees get to safety

Ukrainian Canadian says 'everyone can help' refugees get to safety

'We are trying to help them get more help in Canada than they have right now,' says Simcoe County woman
Local politicians deliver meals for seniors

Local politicians deliver meals for seniors

'The big issue, as we've gone through the pandemic, is the need for Meals on Wheels,' says Helping Hands board chair; group looking for volunteers
COLUMN: Irascible, acerbic, morose, nasty ... and larger than life

COLUMN: Irascible, acerbic, morose, nasty ... and larger than life

Man who was a 'vaunted' Bay Street analyst left his mark on financial circles, but died homeless and penniless after a seventh heart attack
Ukrainian, Canadian flags 'flying off the shelves' at local business

Ukrainian, Canadian flags 'flying off the shelves' at local business

'We are about 10 times our normal volume for this time of year and that's being conservative,' says Flags Unlimited co-owner