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Annual hospital fundraiser looks a bit different this year

Annual hospital fundraiser looks a bit different this year

Annual Soldiers’ Hospital Not-So-Classic allows participants to dine and golf at their own pace and 'have all the fun without the risk of a big tournament'
Orillia officer up for Police Services Hero of the Year award

Orillia officer up for Police Services Hero of the Year award

Const. Mike Kitchen recognized for work in mental health; 'He wants to help. He doesn’t want to arrest people,' says Lighthouse official
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Every moment is a fresh beginning.
Hometown boy releases 'open letter to Orillia' in poignant video

Hometown boy releases 'open letter to Orillia' in poignant video

'I thought there was a need to create conversation perhaps, but also to shed light on the issues that are happening in Orillia,' says actor, speaker, writer with local roots
TIP OF THE WEEK: Sustainability starts with the design, expert says

TIP OF THE WEEK: Sustainability starts with the design, expert says

In his guide to beating climate change, expert says architects, engineers and tradespeople need to blaze the trail toward a greener future
Area retirement homes to share $317K from province to help cover COVID costs

Area retirement homes to share $317K from province to help cover COVID costs

'Protecting our seniors and vulnerable people has been at the forefront of our strategy to combat COVID-19,' says Downey
COVID variants now dominating local case counts, official says

COVID variants now dominating local case counts, official says

'When we’re talking about COVID, we’re essentially talking about variants of concern in Simcoe-Muskoka,' says Gardner
Fewer collisions, more fatalities on Ontario roads this year: OPP

Fewer collisions, more fatalities on Ontario roads this year: OPP

OPP report that lack of seat belt use contributed to 55 driver/passenger deaths
Crossing Guard Appreciation Day to be marked in Orillia March 24

Crossing Guard Appreciation Day to be marked in Orillia March 24

'I encourage everyone to thank their neighbourhood school crossing guard. We are very fortunate ... to have such a devoted group of staff,' says mayor
Collingwood hate-speech resolution gaining traction with Canadian municipalities

Collingwood hate-speech resolution gaining traction with Canadian municipalities

The town's request to have the Federation of Canadian Municipalities back its proposal to include hateful symbols in Canadian hate speech laws has now been supported by national directors