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COLUMN: Local performers rejoice as live music finally returns

COLUMN: Local performers rejoice as live music finally returns

After 18 months of near silence, there are, finally, many opportunities to enjoy live music locally, says arts and entertainment columnist
Community Foundation now accepting grant applications

Community Foundation now accepting grant applications

There are funds available for 'areas of need,' for causes related to both children and seniors and for organizations assisting families in the festive season
Simcoe County Museum has reopened to visitors

Simcoe County Museum has reopened to visitors

Those who wish to visit the facility must pre-register to enjoy 'a cultural exploration of our historical past and exciting future'
Couchiching Beach swimming advisory lifted

Couchiching Beach swimming advisory lifted

Swim advisory was issued on Aug. 12
Here's a look at the voting rules for people living outside Canada

Here's a look at the voting rules for people living outside Canada

Elections Canada must receive completed applications for registration by Sept. 14
Porter Airlines to require COVID-19 vaccination or testing for employees

Porter Airlines to require COVID-19 vaccination or testing for employees

The requirement comes ahead of the airline's plan to resume flights on Sept. 8
Orillia chef cooks up sizzling ranking among Top 30 under 30

Orillia chef cooks up sizzling ranking among Top 30 under 30

'Winning this award while being away from the big city where most of the other winners are located, and instead being in a small town, is incredible,' says Common Stove chef
Four Orillia residents among 23 new COVID cases reported today

Four Orillia residents among 23 new COVID cases reported today

There are also new cases in Oro-Medonte and Ramara Township today
New Oro-Medonte private school offers alternative for students

New Oro-Medonte private school offers alternative for students

'We are trying to offer an alternative to the kids that need it at an affordable price, so it is a viable option for all families,' says owner and founder
This week in OrilliaMatters+: Close out summer with your chance to win an iPad!

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Close out summer with your chance to win an iPad!

Plus, do you know an aspiring journalist? The deadline to apply for a $1,000 scholarship is fast approaching