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OP-ED: Reflecting on Canada Day, and Canada's responsibilities

OP-ED: Reflecting on Canada Day, and Canada's responsibilities

This Canada Day, reporter Miriam King reflects on ways in which the country can do better
LETTER: Canada Day 2021 — time for a new start?

LETTER: Canada Day 2021 — time for a new start?

Discovery of graves are 'providing non-Indigenous Canadians with new insight and understanding of this country’s treatment of First Nations and Inuit peoples'
Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital launches new strategic plan

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital launches new strategic plan

Plan 'sets ambitious goals, focusing on what is most important to the people we serve,' says president and CEO
Chris Bellchambers LEGO memorial in the works

Chris Bellchambers LEGO memorial in the works

LEGO was a favourite hobby for Bellchambers, who died June 20; 'I thought it was important to create an opportunity for Chris’s legacy to be left behind,' organizer says
Peace Tower flag lowered on Canada Day to honour Indigenous children: Trudeau

Peace Tower flag lowered on Canada Day to honour Indigenous children: Trudeau

Trudeau said he made the decision as he and many Canadians reflect on the tragedy of the institutions
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Have a great day!
Simcoe North Liberals nominate federal candidate

Simcoe North Liberals nominate federal candidate

Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux to run for Liberals in federal election
West St. South to be widened, with sidewalks and bike lanes added

West St. South to be widened, with sidewalks and bike lanes added

Widening was identified as a need in transportation master plan
SIU ends investigation of incident in which Orillia woman was injured

SIU ends investigation of incident in which Orillia woman was injured

Investigation began after woman was injured during the course of her arrest on June 2
Donate to Uplifting Blessings and receive a free virtual colouring book

Donate to Uplifting Blessings and receive a free virtual colouring book

All proceeds go to Uplifting Blessings, which provides needed items to local organizations and those experiencing homelessness