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Feeling the heat? Story about ice harvesting will cool you down

Feeling the heat? Story about ice harvesting will cool you down

The economic spin-off from ice-fishing can be substantial these days, but there was a time when the ice itself was a huge money-maker
Health unit staff busy making sure local beaches are safe

Health unit staff busy making sure local beaches are safe

Updated information on water quality is provided by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
OPINION: Pandemic proves old strategies not working

OPINION: Pandemic proves old strategies not working

Just Recovery Simcoe says we need to plant the seeds for 'economic gardening' to establish the right conditions for local businesses to flourish
Hot diggity dog! Local groomer celebrates 45 years in business

Hot diggity dog! Local groomer celebrates 45 years in business

In 1975, Graham Swales opened a pet shop and grooming service downtown before switching solely to grooming; 'I loved what I did. I still love it,' he says
Conditions 'favourable' for funnel clouds today: Environment Canada

Conditions 'favourable' for funnel clouds today: Environment Canada

Multiple funnel cloud and waterspout reports have been received this morning
Epilepsy Simcoe County hosting online raffle

Epilepsy Simcoe County hosting online raffle

'Raffle is an amazing way to continue the conversation about epilepsy awareness and bring the conversation to those who may not otherwise be involved in it'
Ontario reports 130 new cases of COVID-19 today

Ontario reports 130 new cases of COVID-19 today

There are currently 1,456 active, lab-confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Ontario
Since 1932, Champlain Hotel has been an Orillia landmark

Since 1932, Champlain Hotel has been an Orillia landmark

Hotel, featuring a writing room and travellers' sample room, offered travelling public the comfort of 'city accommodation' in Orillia
Pandemic's choppy waters cancels season for Island Princess

Pandemic's choppy waters cancels season for Island Princess

'Tourism needs help, especially folks that now have toxic assets like boats,' laments Tom Gostick on lost season, lost revenues
Good Morning, Orillia!

Good Morning, Orillia!

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