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Tips will ensure you're ready to roll out Simcoe County's new carts

Tips will ensure you're ready to roll out Simcoe County's new carts

The wheeled carts are designed to be mechanically collected and emptied into the garbage truck on collection day
Local resorts, tourism operators saw 'resurgence' this summer

Local resorts, tourism operators saw 'resurgence' this summer

While business began to boom again, resorts struggled to find workers; Fern Resort was forced to 'stop taking bookings' in July due to 'tremendous labour shortage'
Local senior striving to raise money for OSMH, encourage fitness

Local senior striving to raise money for OSMH, encourage fitness

'Whether it’s hiking, running, or even mountain biking on the trails, it’s important for seniors to keep active,' says organizer of Sept. 16 Fit to Live event
Survey asks seniors to weigh in, help combat social isolation

Survey asks seniors to weigh in, help combat social isolation

'According to Stats Canada (2010), in Simcoe County there are an estimated 25,000 seniors at risk of social isolation,' states Community Connection official
It's a bird! It's a peregrine! It's a duck hawk! Which name is correct?

It's a bird! It's a peregrine! It's a duck hawk! Which name is correct?

Adoption of more 'acceptable common name system' has led some confusion and a lot of name calling, so to speak, says outdoors columnist
Ontario reports 811 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 811 new COVID cases Sunday

Today's update also includes 573 recoveries and three deaths, two of which occurred more than two months ago
Healing powers of horses harnessed to benefit teens, young adults

Healing powers of horses harnessed to benefit teens, young adults

'It’s a place that no matter what other stuff is going on in their life that could be challenging, they can have a good day, a positive day,' said Horses at Heart official
Canada's military aviation history lands at CFB Borden (10 photos)

Canada's military aviation history lands at CFB Borden (10 photos)

From the CF-104 Starfighter to the CF-101 Voodoo and the CF-116 Freedom Fighter to the F-86 Sabre, Base Borden Military Museum takes people back in time
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Take a moment to notice the beauty around you
New Orillia dance studio has 'out of this world' atmosphere (4 photos)

New Orillia dance studio has 'out of this world' atmosphere (4 photos)

Titanium Arts Lab, on Colborne Street, features 3,000-square-feet space that is 'really great for the kids,' owner says