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For lumber barons of yore, region was setting for 'war of the woods'

For lumber barons of yore, region was setting for 'war of the woods'

Speaker will recount the history of lumbering in our area, its economic dominance and the devastating impact it had on the environment and Indigenous people
MEET THE TERRIERS: Orillia to clash with Caledon Saturday night

MEET THE TERRIERS: Orillia to clash with Caledon Saturday night

Rookie forward Jayden Murison and the Terriers hope to win second straight against Caledon as the squad continues its ascent up the standings
Ontario reports 35 new deaths, 297 COVID patients in ICUs

Ontario reports 35 new deaths, 297 COVID patients in ICUs

Latest update notes 2,427 new cases
LETTER: Rule of law? What about the sovereignty of God?

LETTER: Rule of law? What about the sovereignty of God?

'The reason we have so much turmoil is simple. We skip the sovereignty of God. We break the covenant we initiated ourselves,' says letter writer
Mask mandates will lift in schools, public spaces at the same time: Moore

Mask mandates will lift in schools, public spaces at the same time: Moore

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore said high-risk settings such as public transit, long-term care and hospitals will maintain masking policies even after they are no longer required in most public spaces
Lakehead series will address 'urgency' of Truth and Reconciliation

Lakehead series will address 'urgency' of Truth and Reconciliation

Variety of presenters will speak during March webinars; 'We have to work together to come up with solutions that are going to include everyone'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

The morning commute will likely be impacted due to snow falling heavily at times, Environment Canada says
Under the B: Bingo is back at Orillia's Legion

Under the B: Bingo is back at Orillia's Legion

'We want to get back open again so we can help the charities help our community,' says Legion official, noting 12 local charities benefit from bingo
'Bigger than life': Former CKVR sportscaster Kevin Marks mourned (4 photos)

'Bigger than life': Former CKVR sportscaster Kevin Marks mourned (4 photos)

'He was the funniest man I’ve ever known in my life and truly one of the most caring,' says longtime friend and former colleague