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Local baker using a helping of social media to cook up success

Local baker using a helping of social media to cook up success

'We'll have to see where this whole journey takes me,' say popular Orillia Fairgrounds Farmers’ Market vendor who has almost 15,000 followers on TikTok
Local sisters shine among sport's stars on world cycling stage

Local sisters shine among sport's stars on world cycling stage

Despite being first-year juniors, Ava Holmgren and Isabella Holmgren looked right at home at their first cyclocross World Cup races in the U.S.
Orillia author pens book to help people weather pandemic lows

Orillia author pens book to help people weather pandemic lows

The book and its questions are meant to give readers a 'deeper understanding of how (they) are built,' says new Orillia author
Ontario reports 373 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 373 new COVID cases Saturday

Today's update also includes 419 recoveries and six deaths that occurred over the last month
Gordon Lightfoot and Terry Whelan were a big hit at The Pav

Gordon Lightfoot and Terry Whelan were a big hit at The Pav

Lightfoot organized a barbershop quartet while attending ODCVI in 1954 and he and Whelan formed a duo, Two Tones, that played dance halls and resorts in the area
PART 5: What is Orillia city council's enduring legacy?

PART 5: What is Orillia city council's enduring legacy?

Many pointed to the waterfront development, while others touted the climate action plan and some said COVID-19 will likely overshadow everything
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

You look GREAT today!
Art and mental health merge for Orillia's Culture Days (5 photos)

Art and mental health merge for Orillia's Culture Days (5 photos)

Meeting Place members put their creativity on display; 'You can be anybody to appreciate art and make your own art,' says organizer
Bins back on agenda with option for council to vote on size swap

Bins back on agenda with option for council to vote on size swap

Depending on the vote outcome, residents may be able to exchange their waste carts for different sizes by February 2022 at the earliest
Simcoe County girl crowned Miss Teen Canada (5 photos)

Simcoe County girl crowned Miss Teen Canada (5 photos)

'When my name was called, I dropped to the floor and started bawling my eyes out! It was such a surreal feeling,’ says beauty pageant winner