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LETTER: Divest from fossil fuels, pension fund officials urged

LETTER: Divest from fossil fuels, pension fund officials urged

Investing the retirement savings of over 400,000 Ontario healthcare workers in fossil fuels is both morally wrong and financially risky, says letter writer
Ontario reports 661 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 661 new COVID cases Saturday

Saturday's report includes 469 recoveries and six deaths
Cannons at Couchiching Beach came from Quebec in 1905

Cannons at Couchiching Beach came from Quebec in 1905

The town had to commit to the cost of arranging and paying transportation to Orillia from Quebec City, which came with a price tag of $98
Reducing housing emissions can seal up big savings: experts

Reducing housing emissions can seal up big savings: experts

Here are some actions you can take personally to reduce your housing emissions, with a focus on the easiest — and least expensive — things to do
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

You look GREAT today!
Ugly Sweater Bowling Party returns, aims to strike out hunger

Ugly Sweater Bowling Party returns, aims to strike out hunger

'it’s exciting to have it back now and we are getting a lot of support for the event,' says organizer of 7th annual Ugly Sweater Bowling Party
Anti-racism rally calls on school boards to 'address root issues' (6 photos)

Anti-racism rally calls on school boards to 'address root issues' (6 photos)

'All my kids are mixed and have absolutely seen racism within the Barrie schools they go to,' says frustrated father at rally that attracted about 80 people
Rama Police Service lighting up Tree of Hope Sunday evening

Rama Police Service lighting up Tree of Hope Sunday evening

Public invited as Rama Police lights tree adorned with 1,200 red lights to signify the 1,200 missing and murdered Indigenous women across Canada
Orillia lacrosse player helps Brock secure Baggataway Cup title

Orillia lacrosse player helps Brock secure Baggataway Cup title

'What we are doing now kind of shows that Orillia has a good base for minor lacrosse and building that up to our junior team,' said Patrick Fogarty grad
Three new COVID-19 cases at schools in Simcoe County today

Three new COVID-19 cases at schools in Simcoe County today

New cases are being reported today at St. John Paul II and St. Bernadette in Barrie, and St. Marie of the Incarnation in Bradford