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Bursaries available for local women going into 'booming' trades

Bursaries available for local women going into 'booming' trades

Bursaries are available to residents of Simcoe County; Deadline for submissions has been extended to June 30
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Celebrate the little things
Local country artists hoping to prove 'Together We're Strong'

Local country artists hoping to prove 'Together We're Strong'

The new single contains footage of and is dedicated to Capt. Jennifer Casey of the Snowbirds; Goal is to raise money to support struggling artists
Virtual Garden of Remembrance ceremony will honour lost loved ones

Virtual Garden of Remembrance ceremony will honour lost loved ones

'It makes it easier for people to participate and we are hoping it makes It more accessible for our guests who attend,' says official
'Rowdy' Ramara veteran gets drive-by birthday surprise (8 photos)

'Rowdy' Ramara veteran gets drive-by birthday surprise (8 photos)

'He’s a wonderful man who hit Juno Beach at age 19 and has been doing things for other people all his life,' says organizer of drive-by parade
Science, technology and communication have changed dramatically since Barrie Tornado

Science, technology and communication have changed dramatically since Barrie Tornado

Cellphone alerts and on-the-ground reports on social media can now get the word out early when there's severe weather
Friends, colleagues celebrate Orillia firefighter's retirement (7 photos)

Friends, colleagues celebrate Orillia firefighter's retirement (7 photos)

Drive-by celebration recognizes Bo Balkwill's 32-year career with City of Orillia
Warminster inventor is the straw that stirs the environmental drink

Warminster inventor is the straw that stirs the environmental drink

Brad Balas has developed stainless steel straw that is adaptable and comes with carrying case; 'It’s something people will use for years and everyone seems to love it'
Foraging in the edible wild can be a life or death proposition. Beware!

Foraging in the edible wild can be a life or death proposition. Beware!

The idea that anyone could live comfortably and healthy simply by eating what grows in the local woodlot is a false dream, says outdoors columnist
Ontario reports 326 new cases of COVID-19 today

Ontario reports 326 new cases of COVID-19 today

78 per cent of cases in the province are now reported recovered