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LETTER: Resident has nothing but love for health-care workers after heart attack

LETTER: Resident has nothing but love for health-care workers after heart attack

While not perfect, 'our health-care system works and the doctors, nurses and hospital staff that looked after me were excellent,' says letter writer
Simcoe County student crowned Miss Teen Ontario (7 photos)

Simcoe County student crowned Miss Teen Ontario (7 photos)

'I didn’t expect to win. When my name got called it was just unreal. I was just surprised and shocked but, of course, so happy,' said teen who is now vying for national title
LETTER: History of infectious disease, vaccines provide a lesson for today

LETTER: History of infectious disease, vaccines provide a lesson for today

'Human ingenuity did find ways to combat the spread of disease well before we knew what was causing it,' notes letter writer
Glowing Hearts accepting nominations for annual backpack program

Glowing Hearts accepting nominations for annual backpack program

Local charity helps low-income families in Simcoe County fill their back-to-school needs
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Don't forget to smile today!
OPP divers recover body from Sparrow Lake

OPP divers recover body from Sparrow Lake

Police say positive identification cannot be made until a post-mortem examination is completed
Local athlete realizes dream, inks contract with LA Dodgers

Local athlete realizes dream, inks contract with LA Dodgers

'Every kid who plays baseball at one point stands in their backyard, dreaming of stepping onto a major league field,' says Max Hewitt
Terry Fox broadcast benefit will support cancer research

Terry Fox broadcast benefit will support cancer research

Program featuring celebrity musicians, popular personalities, and inspiring stories set to air nationwide on Aug. 9
In an age of extinction, how can Canada curb its ivory trade?

In an age of extinction, how can Canada curb its ivory trade?

Canada is considering cracking down on the trade of African elephant ivory, but is asking Canadians to weigh in on how far it should go
Driver escapes van fire on Highway 400

Driver escapes van fire on Highway 400

'The driver smelled smoke… and watched the vehicle get consumed by flames,' says OPP sergeant