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Take a hike! How Ontario Parks plans to get you outdoors Jan. 1

Take a hike! How Ontario Parks plans to get you outdoors Jan. 1

Take a self-guided tour at a local provincial park, or put on the snowshoes at facilities in Sibbald Point or Wasaga Beach
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Local students go off-grid to gain experience in renewable energy

Local students go off-grid to gain experience in renewable energy

A partnership between Lakeland Generation and Georgian College is helping to develop renewable skills through a microgrid pilot project in Parry Sound
There's no business like snow business for plow operator

There's no business like snow business for plow operator

Biggest challenge of working on holiday is getting coffee or finding a washroom, says area snow plow driver
'Dream slipping' away: Housing availability is a rising concern

'Dream slipping' away: Housing availability is a rising concern

'Too many young families in Ontario ... are frozen out of the housing market due to a historic lack of housing supply driving up prices,' says Tim Hudak
Public board seeking feedback on 2024-25 school year calendar

Public board seeking feedback on 2024-25 school year calendar

Input being accepted until Jan. 10
County paramedicine program helps ease pressure on local hospitals

County paramedicine program helps ease pressure on local hospitals

The preventative care offered through the County of Simcoe's Community Paramedicine program helps lower the number of 9-1-1 calls and out of the emergency department, says official
North Bay blueliner finds way to Sweden, helps Team Canada win

North Bay blueliner finds way to Sweden, helps Team Canada win

'It was a whirlwind day,' says defenceman who was a last-minute injury replacement on Team Canada, which opened tournament today with 5-2 win
NEWSMAKER: Plight of Orillia man put spotlight on LTC homes

NEWSMAKER: Plight of Orillia man put spotlight on LTC homes

Calling long-term care homes a 'death factory,' Dav Langstroth opted to speak out for those who feel abandoned; he died via MAID in October
Tickets available for OMAH's Celebration of Canadian History

Tickets available for OMAH's Celebration of Canadian History

Jan. 27 Winter Gala at Hawk Ridge Golf Club will feature talk by Mark Bourrie titled 'Huronia, Where Ontario Starts'