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Orillia OPP seeking two suspects in Facebook Marketplace fraud

Orillia OPP seeking two suspects in Facebook Marketplace fraud

Police looking for help finding Barrie residents following investigation that began in October
Local students lift holiday spirits in long-term care homes

Local students lift holiday spirits in long-term care homes

Kids craft cards for seniors during holidays; 'It's so nice to know that the kids are thinking about us and care about us,' says resident
Ojibwe language instruction goes high tech with virtual reality

Ojibwe language instruction goes high tech with virtual reality

'At Lion's Oval, a third of the student body takes Ojibwe. So it's very popular,' says official, who notes the 'dream would be for all schools to have Ojibwe as an option'
Poll: Women, older readers unenthused about a Poilievre government

Poll: Women, older readers unenthused about a Poilievre government

Who would be happy or unhappy about a Poilievre government? An online poll last week uncovered some revealing answers
COLUMN: Why wait? Enjoy the good stuff while you can

COLUMN: Why wait? Enjoy the good stuff while you can

Joy of season can wane due to the 'wait until' syndrome; columnist says it's important to savour the moment even if it means giving Christmas presents early
LETTER: Governments neglecting people with disabilities

LETTER: Governments neglecting people with disabilities

Support was insufficient during pandemic, and it is still lacking, says letter writer
Dog dies, pedestrian sent to hospital after Barrie crash

Dog dies, pedestrian sent to hospital after Barrie crash

A man was transported to Sunnybrook Hospital with serious injuries
COLUMN: Carmichael's Christmas cards were works of art

COLUMN: Carmichael's Christmas cards were works of art

Renowned Group of Seven artist, born in Orillia, used his own printing press to send unique greeting cards to friends and family members
NORAD Santa tracking a family affair for mission commander

NORAD Santa tracking a family affair for mission commander

'So it is very special for me as a second generation to continue on the mission to see if from a new perspective here at 22 Wing'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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