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Do you remember Orillia's CFOR? It was 'like Facebook times 100'

Do you remember Orillia's CFOR? It was 'like Facebook times 100'

CFOR, known as 'your hometown favourite,' was where people turned to and personalities like Rusty Draper and Jack Latimer were keys to the station's success
Orillia OPP detachment 'a source of pride' for police, community: solicitor general

Orillia OPP detachment 'a source of pride' for police, community: solicitor general

Facility is now the largest standalone detachment in the province and will 'better serve the people of Orillia and Simcoe County,' official says
Simcoe County Rovers FC ready for 2022 kickoff in League1 Ontario

Simcoe County Rovers FC ready for 2022 kickoff in League1 Ontario

'We want to make waves in the region. That’s what the city is about, what the county is about, and we’re ready to be part of the landscape,' says co-owner Julian de Guzman
LETTER: Ramara should move to universal water rate, resident says

LETTER: Ramara should move to universal water rate, resident says

Universal rate 'promotes the concept that we are one municipality and discourages friction between groups of people ... (and) reduces overall cost,' says letter writer
Today is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

Today is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

The county is providing lawn signs for each child care worker and early childhood educator, intended to acknowledge their important contributions
Mike Dodd Foundation will help ensure kids can play hockey

Mike Dodd Foundation will help ensure kids can play hockey

'Foundation's endowment (will) remove barriers to playing this great game we all love so much,' says Orillia minor hockey official of Dodd's 'significant donation'
Health unit reports 24 new COVID cases, declares Orchard Park outbreak over

Health unit reports 24 new COVID cases, declares Orchard Park outbreak over

About 18 per cent of the cases in the region this week were children under 12 years old, according to the health unit; There are no new cases in Orillia today
Flag football gets local elementary school students back on the field

Flag football gets local elementary school students back on the field

'For the kids to just wear the uniform is really exciting for them ... and we have a bunch of fans who come and watch which is boosting morale,' says Severn Shores teacher
Orillia business owner finds unique ways to support community

Orillia business owner finds unique ways to support community

Derek Kerwin's kindness and generosity is proof 'the community cares about' its vulnerable citizens, says Lighthouse official
After almost 10 years, Georgian College president to retire in June

After almost 10 years, Georgian College president to retire in June

MaryLynn West-Moynes has had a long and successful career in post-secondary education