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COLUMN: Alzheimer's robs families of some of life's magic

COLUMN: Alzheimer's robs families of some of life's magic

Columnist discusses how family traditions have to change when Alzheimer's enters the picture; it's important to 'take the laughs where we can get them'
OPP salaries 'unacceptable,' union eyes hike as bargaining starts

OPP salaries 'unacceptable,' union eyes hike as bargaining starts

'We cannot be 29th in the province when we are the largest ... police service in Ontario,' said frustrated OPPA official
Air force history brought to life through 'fantastic' photos

Air force history brought to life through 'fantastic' photos

'I had some excellent assistance from some people in Barrie, Borden, in order to get a lot more uniforms than I ever expected, growing to 23,” says retired Lt.-Col.
Poll hints at hockey's demographic problem

Poll hints at hockey's demographic problem

We asked Village Media readers how interested they are in the hockey season — and one graph hints at the game's long-term decline
Haunted or not? Orillia Opera House featured in new CBC series

Haunted or not? Orillia Opera House featured in new CBC series

Ghosting premieres Jan. 26
Local man's bail reduced to $3M in massive Illinois cocaine bust

Local man's bail reduced to $3M in massive Illinois cocaine bust

The amount of cocaine seized has an estimated street value of nearly $4.3 million, police say
Driver enters RIDE impaired, with open alcohol, police say

Driver enters RIDE impaired, with open alcohol, police say

The 37-year-old man, arrested today by OPP, faces several charges
COLUMN: Prolific author set many of her novels in old Oro

COLUMN: Prolific author set many of her novels in old Oro

The books of Marian Keith were popular because she wrote from her own experiences in rural Ontario, which her readers could identify with
'Great cause': Oldtimers hit ice to aid local Big Brothers Big Sisters

'Great cause': Oldtimers hit ice to aid local Big Brothers Big Sisters

'I think it's important to support the youth in the area. I think growing up is challenging for a lot of people,' says local hockey player happy to support the cause
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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