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Orillia chapter of Shout Sister Choir looking for new members

Orillia chapter of Shout Sister Choir looking for new members

Shout Sister members sing 'fun variety of music' and take a 'fresh and fun' approach; All are welcome to join the virtual choir
Are you a history buff? Match wits with experts at virtual event!

Are you a history buff? Match wits with experts at virtual event!

Participants in the Fact or Fiction – Home Edition event on Feb. 25 will have to use their deductive reasoning, or be really good at poker
Orillia couple creates popular rink, skate trail on Brewery Bay

Orillia couple creates popular rink, skate trail on Brewery Bay

Reed and Helen Ellis spend hours every day working on rink at Brewery Bay; 'The rewarding part of it is how it’s been received by our whole community of Orillia'
Lakehead extends students' winter break due to cyber attack

Lakehead extends students' winter break due to cyber attack

All classes will now resume on Feb. 26, officials say; University's website, Gmail and other services were restored today
Three people seriously injured in three snowmobile collisions

Three people seriously injured in three snowmobile collisions

OPP and paramedics responded to three separate single-vehicle snowmobile collisions in less than 24 hours
Streets Alive gearing up for one of its 'most colourful' projects yet

Streets Alive gearing up for one of its 'most colourful' projects yet

Hippie van sculptures, peace signs will adorn downtown to mark legacy of Mariposa Folk Festival
Orillia Lions thank nursing home staff with coffee and treats

Orillia Lions thank nursing home staff with coffee and treats

Pandemic has cancelled some events club usually sponsors, so Lions reallocated funding to support nursing home workers
Ontario reports 1,228 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 1,228 new COVID cases Saturday

The province has also reported an increase of 28 deaths, 1,313 recoveries, and 76 new hospitalizations
Horse racing on frozen Lake Couchiching was popular in 1920s

Horse racing on frozen Lake Couchiching was popular in 1920s

The excitement and daring of racing on ice attracted many spectators - and bettors - to winter carnivals and small towns like Orillia
Popular Italian food market moves to expanded downtown locale

Popular Italian food market moves to expanded downtown locale

'I think this location is going to do really well,' says owner of Orillia Italian Gelato & Market, which has relocated to larger space at 5 Peter St. S.