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If you want a forest, start planting trees, local forester urges

If you want a forest, start planting trees, local forester urges

'It makes you feel good to see all the benefits trees are giving us,' says Brent Forbes of Somerville Seedlings that grows about three million trees each year
OMAH pays tribute to Nancy Ironside on her birthday

OMAH pays tribute to Nancy Ironside on her birthday

Without fanfare, this retired physician and anesthesiologist, environmentalist, naturalist and philanthropist has 'made a huge difference in our community'
Ontario reports 170 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 170 new COVID cases Saturday

Saturday's report includes 150 new recoveries
Did you know Orillia's Legion was once a CPR train station?

Did you know Orillia's Legion was once a CPR train station?

Canadian Pacific Railway built the line and station on Orillia's waterfront in 1911 and operated on shore of Lake Couchiching until early 1930s
Heavy rain could bring 50 mm to some areas

Heavy rain could bring 50 mm to some areas

Rain and thunderstorms are forecast to move through the area this afternoon
Shelter welcomes 'furever' friends from the north (4 photos)

Shelter welcomes 'furever' friends from the north (4 photos)

Andy, Angel, Rosie and Zoe will soon be available for adoption after making the 1,600-kilometre trek from Northern Ontario
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Make today amazing
Local centenarian who worked on Avro Arrow visits rare replica

Local centenarian who worked on Avro Arrow visits rare replica

104-year-old Gerald McCulloch brought his 1956 ID badge from Orenda Engines with him, just like he would have every day for work
About 96% of local COVID cases involve unvaccinated people

About 96% of local COVID cases involve unvaccinated people

'It’s important to note that almost a quarter of our population has yet to receive their first dose,' say region's medical officer of health
Police investigating derogatory words spray painted near Muskoka Pride event in Gravenhurst

Police investigating derogatory words spray painted near Muskoka Pride event in Gravenhurst

Police say the words were spray painted on the road sometime overnight on July 19