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Orillia Zehrs hosting Give a Little, Help a Lot campaign

Orillia Zehrs hosting Give a Little, Help a Lot campaign

Campaign 'gives children the opportunity, no matter their financial circumstances, to access YMCA programs and be part of a supportive community'
Heat wave reminds us of the importance of trees, shade

Heat wave reminds us of the importance of trees, shade

The tree’s shade is cooling me, settling me, allowing me to compose both mind and body, says outdoors columnist
There are 129 new COVID cases in Ontario today

There are 129 new COVID cases in Ontario today

There have also been three more deaths in the province from the coronavirus, bringing the death toll to 2,719 in Ontario
St. James' golf tournament moves to a 'do-it-yourself' format

St. James' golf tournament moves to a 'do-it-yourself' format

Proceeds from summer-long fundraiser will support the community outreach programs of St. James' Anglican Church
This year's Dock-To-Dock party looking to make virtual waves

This year's Dock-To-Dock party looking to make virtual waves

Event may go down as Muskoka’s largest synchronized, socially-distanced, dock party
Good Morning, Orillia!

Good Morning, Orillia!

Seize the day
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