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United Way helps local youth 'drive positive change' through projects

United Way helps local youth 'drive positive change' through projects

'We are thrilled to support these passionate young leaders and their proposed projects,' says United Way Simcoe Muskoka official
Cellar Singers presenting Maurice Duruflé's Requiem

Cellar Singers presenting Maurice Duruflé's Requiem

Third concert of season taking place Feb. 24 at St. James' Anglican Church
Resident pistol-whipped during home invasion: police

Resident pistol-whipped during home invasion: police

Two suspects were caught on camera breaking into the home, police say
LETTER: More protection needed for students on buses

LETTER: More protection needed for students on buses

'Why ... do we still put the safety of up to 75 minor children into the responsible hands of only one single adult school bus driver?' asks letter writer
Council opts to help bail out rowing club with $75,000 grant

Council opts to help bail out rowing club with $75,000 grant

'I think this is a case where there are some grey areas where policies aren't always black and white,' says councillor, noting grant is critical to group's plans
Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Short duration heavy snowfall is expected today followed by strong winds and blowing snow, Environment Canada says
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: A 'no-brainer' idea to help ease our housing crisis

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: A 'no-brainer' idea to help ease our housing crisis

This week on the podcast: Have you ever heard of housing over parking? Let us tell you about it — and why more and more cities think the concept could help combat Ontario's rising rates of homelessness
Local couple's love story began with a wild ride at Orillia Fair

Local couple's love story began with a wild ride at Orillia Fair

'You have to appreciate each other, be kind to each other and get along,' says husband after 68 years of marriage, noting 'laughter is the best medicine'
COLUMN: MAT's Play That Goes Wrong is all right

COLUMN: MAT's Play That Goes Wrong is all right

'Nothing will cast out the February blahs more than this terrific comedy,' says columnist of MAT production; there's lots going in the arts, entertainment scene