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'Rare opportunity': Bleeker plays at homegrown music festival

'Rare opportunity': Bleeker plays at homegrown music festival

'I have a lot of close friends here that haven't seen us in 20 years. That's a big thing,' bassist says of playing Roots North Music Festival
Hospice Orillia recognizes 'selfless' volunteers

Hospice Orillia recognizes 'selfless' volunteers

'Their dedication to our mission has been a source of inspiration to us all,' says official
Former Orillia mayor to lead workshops focused on sustainability

Former Orillia mayor to lead workshops focused on sustainability

Steve Clarke will facilitate Sustainable Orillia workshops in April, May, June
POLL: Parents more tolerant of phone use in schools

POLL: Parents more tolerant of phone use in schools

How should schools address phone use? In an online poll this week, half thought phones should be totally banned from school, about half thought phone use was fine during breaks, and almost nobody thought it shouldn't be regulated at all
Orillia's Chas Sharpe to make pro debut with Maple Leafs affiliate

Orillia's Chas Sharpe to make pro debut with Maple Leafs affiliate

Defenceman hoping to hit the ice this weekend with Marlies, says signing with team 'wasn't really a hard choice'
'A lot of fun': Roots North Music Festival takes over Orillia

'A lot of fun': Roots North Music Festival takes over Orillia

'It's opening up the doors and bringing people to town. That's the most important thing,' says local musician
COLUMN: Scrip was former Orillia mayor's plan to address deficit

COLUMN: Scrip was former Orillia mayor's plan to address deficit

Ben Johnston was a colourful character, and his voucher plan was one example of that
Award-winning husband-and-wife duo to perform in Orillia

Award-winning husband-and-wife duo to perform in Orillia

Marc Jordan and Amy Sky will be at Orillia Opera House on May 3
PROFILE: Two-sport athlete scores spot in Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

PROFILE: Two-sport athlete scores spot in Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

Chad Thompson, a 'very talented two-way player,' shone in the OHL and NLL, one of those rare athletes who played at the highest level of two sports
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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