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Old tree finds new life as whimsical gnome home (4 photos)

Old tree finds new life as whimsical gnome home (4 photos)

The Sunny House has become a popular attraction that one little boy visits every evening
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.
New Orillia location of Firehouse Subs set to open Sunday

New Orillia location of Firehouse Subs set to open Sunday

New Orillia eatery boasts hand-painted mural of Orillia fire hall and 1921 fire truck
Last of Algonquin Park's fishing guides dies at age 84

Last of Algonquin Park's fishing guides dies at age 84

Over the years, his guests included a Mexican president, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, and the entire cast of Bonanza
Locally produced film now available internationally

Locally produced film now available internationally

Good Grief It's Friday features local talent in many key cast roles, including Tara Dawn Winstone and Matt McLean from 931 Fresh Radio
Maternity nurse was born to help new parents at OSMH

Maternity nurse was born to help new parents at OSMH

When Sarah Allen was young, her mom had books asking the kids what they wanted to be when they grew up; 'My answer was always a baby nurse'
Orillia student captures 'haunting' HRC in photo essay (22 photos)

Orillia student captures 'haunting' HRC in photo essay (22 photos)

'From the moment I stepped out of the car, it felt eerie, and as it grew darker, I felt an inexplicable presence and haunting,' says Lakehead student
Local lawyer draws on experience to pen suspense thrillers

Local lawyer draws on experience to pen suspense thrillers

'Would I love to see a movie? Well, you betcha. I’m waiting for the Coen Brothers to ring me up,' jokes author Peter McPhie
Ontario reports 2,584 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 2,584 new COVID cases Saturday

Saturday's report includes 24 additional deaths and 3,063 recoveries
Stephen Leacock's boathouse was originally built in 1919

Stephen Leacock's boathouse was originally built in 1919

Spearheaded by Jim Storey and Jim Dykes, the community rallied in 1995 to rebuild the most famous boathouse in Upper Canada