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TRILLIUM TALK: A weekly briefing from our Queen's Park bureau

TRILLIUM TALK: A weekly briefing from our Queen's Park bureau

Every Sunday morning, one of our legislative reporters from The Trillium provides an inside look at the week that was in Ontario politics — and the week ahead
COLUMN: Butterfly conservatory 'a little slice of heaven'

COLUMN: Butterfly conservatory 'a little slice of heaven'

Tropical warmth of Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory deemed great place to ditch the winter blues for a day, writes reporter Kevin Lamb
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'A league of their own': PWHL providing role models for local girls

'A league of their own': PWHL providing role models for local girls

'They are an inspiration for us. I hope that one day I can play with them,' says seven-year-old Orillia Hawks hockey player
'Renaissance man': Friends, family mourn longtime Barrie judge

'Renaissance man': Friends, family mourn longtime Barrie judge

'On the one side, he’s this incredibly intelligent, driven man of character who is just so interesting and proper, and on the other side, he was this fun loving, free spirit who was the life of the party,' says daughter of late Roland Harris
COLUMN: Raw dog food all the rage, but what does science say?

COLUMN: Raw dog food all the rage, but what does science say?

Turns out, most veterinary governing bodies, as well the Health Canada, the CDC, and the FDA, recommend against feeding your pet raw food
'More is more': Librarians propose provincewide digital library

'More is more': Librarians propose provincewide digital library

'Right now, here in Ontario, people don't have access to the same information simply based on where they live,' said official
Police investigating early-morning hit and run in Gravenhurst

Police investigating early-morning hit and run in Gravenhurst

Vehicle was struck by SUV at 6 a.m., police say
Heavy snowfall event expected to end tonight: Environment Canada

Heavy snowfall event expected to end tonight: Environment Canada

Total accumulations of 15 to 40 cm by Monday evening with strong winds
New local business helps dogs swim their way to better health

New local business helps dogs swim their way to better health

'Five minutes swimming is equivalent to a 20-minute walk, so they do get the exercise that way and it's lighter on their limbs for rehabilitation,' says co-owner