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COLUMN: Hear that 'maniacal' laughter? It's a barred owl

COLUMN: Hear that 'maniacal' laughter? It's a barred owl

Columnist urges people to keep their eyes open, especially around the bird feeders that have voles and squirrels visiting, as you may well observe a unique species
Local mayors get ‘fairly non-committal’ response to aggregate concerns

Local mayors get ‘fairly non-committal’ response to aggregate concerns

‘It’s always on our agenda’, says township mayor following lukewarm ministry response to joint five-municipality letter of concern on aggregate policy amendments
LETTER: Paid memberships at OSMH best current option

LETTER: Paid memberships at OSMH best current option

Current model 'only way' to hold board of local hospital accountable, says letter writer and former city councillor
TRILLIUM TALK: Why it's 'impossible' to improve kids' math scores

TRILLIUM TALK: Why it's 'impossible' to improve kids' math scores

Every Sunday morning, one of our legislative reporters from The Trillium provides an inside look at the week that was in Ontario politics — and the week ahead
COLUMN: It's a 'stretch' to link board game with colonialism

COLUMN: It's a 'stretch' to link board game with colonialism

Not everything is linked to something nefarious or has some underlying social commentary, writer says of popular board game Settlers of Catan
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Winterfest gets warm reception amid 'non-stop fight' with weather

Winterfest gets warm reception amid 'non-stop fight' with weather

Event at ODAS Park draws crowd despite mild temperatures; 'When I see families walking around having a good time, that makes it worthwhile,' says organizer
'Great day': Port Severn event provides action, fun for resilient kids

'Great day': Port Severn event provides action, fun for resilient kids

About 50 families signed up for Winter Motomax, organized by Starlight Children's Foundation Canada; 'This is so much fun,' say young participant
Bump in Barrie's hotel tax might help fund Sadlon Arena expansion

Bump in Barrie's hotel tax might help fund Sadlon Arena expansion

Motion to increase MAT to 6% — up from 4% — given initial approval; 'putting the money aside proactively and purposely makes a lot of sense,' says councillor
Georgian event aims to attract young local women to 'viable' trades

Georgian event aims to attract young local women to 'viable' trades

'I went head first into this ... It’s about trusting and being confident in yourself regardless of others’ input,' says Oro-Medonte student