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Lakehead University to hold virtual open house

Lakehead University to hold virtual open house

Registration open for Dec. 9 event
Remember when winters were longer and colder? Weather guru John Dunsmore does

Remember when winters were longer and colder? Weather guru John Dunsmore does

Data shows it rains a lot more now in the winter; 'What I’ve noticed over the last number of winters is that I’ve never been able to bring in my rain gauge and put it away'
Ramara now has faster rural internet

Ramara now has faster rural internet

Seven Xplornet wireless towers are now live
Get your Christmas trees soon, local farm operators urge

Get your Christmas trees soon, local farm operators urge

One local tree farm owner doesn't anticipate his stock will last past Dec. 15
OSPCA looking for Canada’s cutest adopted pet

OSPCA looking for Canada’s cutest adopted pet

With many people having time off and being home together during the holidays, now is the perfect time to adopt a new pet
Ontario reports 1,859 new COVID cases today, another record

Ontario reports 1,859 new COVID cases today, another record

Twenty people have died from the virus in the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 3,757 since the pandemic began
Province purchased property for Ontario Hospital in 1885

Province purchased property for Ontario Hospital in 1885

By 1905, 40 acres were occupied by buildings, 20 in gardens, 35 cultivated as farm land and the remainder in pasture and bush; Property later became home of HRC
Oro-Medonte volunteer firefighter brushes up on his passion

Oro-Medonte volunteer firefighter brushes up on his passion

Duane Van Dixhoorn has taken airbrushing hobby to new heights; 'If it will sit still long enough, I’ll paint it,' says Steel Spirit artist
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Sending good vibes your way today
Paramedics collecting toys this weekend in Orillia, Coldwater

Paramedics collecting toys this weekend in Orillia, Coldwater

Annual drive has already netted 1,400 toys, 100 pounds of food and $6,250 in cash and gift cards