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Local agency's mission is to support victims of crime, survivors

Local agency's mission is to support victims of crime, survivors

'We want people to know that there is support out there for victims and survivors of crime,' says North Simcoe Victim Services executive director
COLUMN: There are some unique benefits to old age, says 'oldtimer'

COLUMN: There are some unique benefits to old age, says 'oldtimer'

It's amazing what you can get away with in your old age, says columnist who recently asked a waiter for a 'fly swatter a la carte'
Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Orillia and area: Environment Canada

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Orillia and area: Environment Canada

Treacherous commute possible Monday morning, 5-10 cm expected
COLUMN: What sets us apart from all other living things?

COLUMN: What sets us apart from all other living things?

We are storytellers, making us the only species on the planet that has been able to carry its history from one generation to the next, columnist explains
Ontario reports 741 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 741 new COVID cases Sunday

Today's update also includes 590 recoveries and three deaths that occurred over the last month
Lagoon City fundraising committee hosts Gifts & Goodies holiday sale

Lagoon City fundraising committee hosts Gifts & Goodies holiday sale

Sale and fundraiser for local families in need will feature 19 vendors at Brechin Legion Hall on Dec. 5, say organizers
Short-handed Terriers show resilience, tame Cougars (4 photos)

Short-handed Terriers show resilience, tame Cougars (4 photos)

'We showed resilience tonight, everybody was committed and played within the system. We never got down on ourselves and it paid off,' says Terriers captain
Hospice Orillia to host virtual Candles of Remembrance ceremony

Hospice Orillia to host virtual Candles of Remembrance ceremony

'It is more important than ever for us to come together, even if it is virtually, to take the time to pause and reflect,' says Hospice Orillia official of Dec. 9 event
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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GUEST COLUMN: Nothing could snuff out the spark in 'Uncle James'

GUEST COLUMN: Nothing could snuff out the spark in 'Uncle James'

Even when he died, at nearly 92, this Orillia character still believed in tomorrow and remained convinced that love was just around the corner