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Book documents raw racism of epic road trip from 1970s (9 photos)

Book documents raw racism of epic road trip from 1970s (9 photos)

50 years ago, duo embarked on a five-month road trip throughout Mexico and the U.S., an experience that taught them many things about life, travel and culture
Year in review: Remembering those we lost in 2020

Year in review: Remembering those we lost in 2020

In 2020, we lost some notable, much-loved entertainers, innovators, news makers and people of note
Coast Guard to break ice in Midland area this week

Coast Guard to break ice in Midland area this week

The date is subject to change with no notice depending on operational requirements or weather conditions
Local trustees have faced plenty of 'curve balls' during pandemic

Local trustees have faced plenty of 'curve balls' during pandemic

‘I have never worried so much about anything in my entire life,’ says Orillia trustee Jodi Lloyd who is chair of the public school board
Two COVID cases confirmed at separate McDonald's locations in Barrie

Two COVID cases confirmed at separate McDonald's locations in Barrie

Restaurant at 446 Bayfield shut down last night for 'full cleaning'; Other case identified at location in south end
Did you know those reviled burrs are the secret behind Velcro?

Did you know those reviled burrs are the secret behind Velcro?

A Swiss chemical engineer, frustrated by trying to remove burrs from his dog, developed the game-changing fastener
Ontario reports 2,964 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports 2,964 new COVID cases today

The province has also reported 25 deaths, 100 new hospitalizations and more than 4,000 vaccines administered yesterday
Paying down debt No. 1 financial goal of Canadians for 2021: Poll

Paying down debt No. 1 financial goal of Canadians for 2021: Poll

Survey says the second priority is simply 'keeping up with bills and getting by'
Daughter relieved her father may get traditional Métis farewell

Daughter relieved her father may get traditional Métis farewell

‘Right now, he’s probably extremely scared by himself,’ Midland woman says of her dying father, adding that the traditional First Nations ‘ceremonies help get ready for the next journey. It’s a preparation. It helps (the person) see that death is not scary, but a reunion’
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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