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Parents upset over 'anti-vaxxers' targeting area schools

Parents upset over 'anti-vaxxers' targeting area schools

'A school should be a safe space, not a place to target people — especially with such blatant misinformation,' says local mom
Orillia volunteer recognized for 'meaningful' work at Legion

Orillia volunteer recognized for 'meaningful' work at Legion

'If you are in a position to be able to offer time to others, then volunteering is an opportunity for you to share your gifts, whatever they might be,' says Angela Paylor
COLUMN: 'Fraudulently Indigenous' people are a danger to First Nations

COLUMN: 'Fraudulently Indigenous' people are a danger to First Nations

Much the same as stolen valour, being fraudulently Indigenous is not a victimless act. And just like stolen valour it should be outlawed and prosecutable, says local elder
Ontario reports 887 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 887 new COVID cases Monday

The latest updates noted 560 recoveries and three new deaths
PROFILE: Local 'emerging artist' is hitting all the right notes

PROFILE: Local 'emerging artist' is hitting all the right notes

'I’m lucky to be somewhere where everyone is cheering me on... and people are happy to come see me play,' says Oro-Medonte singer Sam Johnston
LETTER: Orillia doctor urges kids to get 'safe, effective' COVID vaccine

LETTER: Orillia doctor urges kids to get 'safe, effective' COVID vaccine

As healthcare providers and parents, we will be vaccinating our own children because the research shows that the vaccine is safe and effective, say MDs
Wind warning, snow squall watch in effect: Environment Canada

Wind warning, snow squall watch in effect: Environment Canada

Wind gusts of up to 90 km/h, heavy and blowing snow are possible today, Environment Canada says
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Poor road conditions cancel all area school buses

Poor road conditions cancel all area school buses

Schools remain open for student learning
COLUMN: WinterFest at Wonderland feels 'like a Hallmark movie' (25 photos)

COLUMN: WinterFest at Wonderland feels 'like a Hallmark movie' (25 photos)

It was nice to get the kids out to experience some sense of normalcy and fun, all while creating magical family Christmas memories, says reporter