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Here are some ways to celebrate Earth Day in Orillia

Here are some ways to celebrate Earth Day in Orillia

City offering free transit April 22; mayor encourages citizens 'to work collaboratively towards a greener, more resilient future'
Driver charged with impaired in wake of Highway 400 crash

Driver charged with impaired in wake of Highway 400 crash

A 36-year-old Barrie man was arrested and charged with impaired driving, obstruct peace officer and having no insurance, say police
E-bike crash leads to impaired charge for local teen: OPP

E-bike crash leads to impaired charge for local teen: OPP

Neither the operator nor female passenger required hospital treatment as a result of the crash in a parking lot, say police
LETTER: Program in Orillia plants seed for addiction recovery

LETTER: Program in Orillia plants seed for addiction recovery

CrossFit Orillia owner shares story of man's recovery journey, which includes taking part in gym's addiction recovery program
County LifeLabs workers rally in support of strike for better wages

County LifeLabs workers rally in support of strike for better wages

'LifeLabs can easily resolve this,' OPSEU negotiator says during rally in Barrie
'Rare opportunity': Bleeker plays at homegrown music festival

'Rare opportunity': Bleeker plays at homegrown music festival

'I have a lot of close friends here that haven't seen us in 20 years. That's a big thing,' bassist says of playing Roots North Music Festival
Hospice Orillia recognizes 'selfless' volunteers

Hospice Orillia recognizes 'selfless' volunteers

'Their dedication to our mission has been a source of inspiration to us all,' says official
Former Orillia mayor to lead workshops focused on sustainability

Former Orillia mayor to lead workshops focused on sustainability

Steve Clarke will facilitate Sustainable Orillia workshops in April, May, June
POLL: Parents more tolerant of phone use in schools

POLL: Parents more tolerant of phone use in schools

How should schools address phone use? In an online poll this week, half thought phones should be totally banned from school, about half thought phone use was fine during breaks, and almost nobody thought it shouldn't be regulated at all
Orillia's Chas Sharpe to make pro debut with Maple Leafs affiliate

Orillia's Chas Sharpe to make pro debut with Maple Leafs affiliate

Defenceman hoping to hit the ice this weekend with Marlies, says signing with team 'wasn't really a hard choice'