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COLUMN: A Christmas absence makes the heart grow fonder

COLUMN: A Christmas absence makes the heart grow fonder

2020’s COVID Christmas put priorities into perspective for columnist
COLUMN: Death of 'Papa' leaves big void at Christmas

COLUMN: Death of 'Papa' leaves big void at Christmas

OrilliaMatters reporter Tyler Evans is grieving the loss of his grandfather who passed away in April, but is thankful his spirit lives on
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Local ski hill hopes to be fully open by end of Christmas break

Local ski hill hopes to be fully open by end of Christmas break

'Getting outside is a fantastic thing, both physically and mentally, says Snow Valley official, noting the facility's snow tubing operation is slated to open Boxing Day
'Be kind to each other. We are one community,' says hospital CEO

'Be kind to each other. We are one community,' says hospital CEO

'It means the world to everyone at OSMH to have the support of our community,' says Carmine Stumpo in statement to the community
Former Toronto FC player joins Rovers' ownership group

Former Toronto FC player joins Rovers' ownership group

'It’s a dream to be involved in a project where you have a blank canvas to create a professional soccer team,' says Doneil Henry
VIDEO: Local woman overwhelmed by Christmas surprise

VIDEO: Local woman overwhelmed by Christmas surprise

Watch as we surprise Linda Pearce, the woman who has been selflessly making gift bags for less privileged children in the community for the past 10 years
15 Orillia residents among 298 new COVID cases in region Friday

15 Orillia residents among 298 new COVID cases in region Friday

Twenty-five Simcoe-Muskoka residents are currently hospitalized with COVID-19. At least nine of the hospitalized patients are in intensive care
City stores stocking up in advance of move to clear garbage bags

City stores stocking up in advance of move to clear garbage bags

City staff have been working with local retail stores to ensure they have clear bags in stock for the beginning of the new program in February
LIVE: Here comes Santa Claus! Follow him with NORAD

LIVE: Here comes Santa Claus! Follow him with NORAD

Follow Jolly Ol' Saint Nick as he travels around the globe