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Local business 'insures' its future with sustainable office (7 photos)

Local business 'insures' its future with sustainable office (7 photos)

'This retrofit gave us the opportunity to be a community leader in sustainability,' says one of the owners of McLean & Dickey
'Important' downtown developments receive city grants

'Important' downtown developments receive city grants

'The DTCIP grant program allows entrepreneurs like us to take the next steps to make downtown Orillia a more vibrant place to live and work,' says grant recipient
Ontario reports 170 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 170 new COVID cases Monday

Today's report also includes 233 recoveries, 14 new hospitalizations, and one death
Man faces charges in series of 'historic' sexual assaults

Man faces charges in series of 'historic' sexual assaults

The incidents reportedly occurred in Huntsville between 2001-2003 and involved a young person, OPP say
Twin Lakes celebrates first grads of its innovative program

Twin Lakes celebrates first grads of its innovative program

Unique Partners in Education, Adventure and Community program at Orillia high school allows students 'to extend their learning and challenge themselves'
The cycle continues: Couple's stolen tandem bike recovered

The cycle continues: Couple's stolen tandem bike recovered

Facebook Marketplace post leads to Peter and Marja Slofstra's stolen 'Big Blue' at downtown pawn shop seven months after theft from shed
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Don't forget to smile today!
Man on mission to rid neighbourhood of gypsy moths

Man on mission to rid neighbourhood of gypsy moths

Andrew Combes has enlisted support from other residents to help trap the invasive species after they emerge from their cocoons
Hairy woodpecker: feeding the family and the neighbourhood (6 photos)

Hairy woodpecker: feeding the family and the neighbourhood (6 photos)

Freelance writer Rosaleen Egan describes the birds that have been visiting this season
Watch out for poison ivy on your rambles through the woods

Watch out for poison ivy on your rambles through the woods

Weed native to Ontario a benefit for birds but harmful to humans