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Orillia's Ron Reid one of just 5 Canadians to receive accolade

Orillia's Ron Reid one of just 5 Canadians to receive accolade

'I think Ron Reid has been one of the most important leaders in conservation in Ontario over the last 25 years or so,' say official of local legend in conservation circles
Remembering a true Canadian hero: Orillia's Sam Steele

Remembering a true Canadian hero: Orillia's Sam Steele

'Canadian hero' Sam Steele was 'tough and took no nonsense,' explains self-described history nerd
LETTER: Listen to science and reason: Stay at home!

LETTER: Listen to science and reason: Stay at home!

If you want to love your neighbour as yourself, it's vital to heed the warnings and do what health officials are asking, says letter writer
COVID-19 cases in province hits single-day record with 211 confirmed

COVID-19 cases in province hits single-day record with 211 confirmed

The province's total lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 is now 1,355
Pandemic is an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of nature

Pandemic is an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of nature

Many other species share our spaces and, in this new norm of social isolation, that is just fine, says outdoors columnist
ONTARIO: Gatherings of more than 5 now banned across province

ONTARIO: Gatherings of more than 5 now banned across province

Premier Doug Ford has also announced major fines for companies found to be involved in price gouging
Getting lost for four hours in the woods was an eye-opener

Getting lost for four hours in the woods was an eye-opener

Winter wonderland became nightmarish for experienced hiker Marion Tilstra; 'I don’t know how much longer I would have been in there if I hadn't' seen rescuers
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Every day is a fresh beginning
Celebrate Earth Hour tonight ... by dancing in the dark

Celebrate Earth Hour tonight ... by dancing in the dark

Turn off the lights tonight at 8:30 p.m. for Earth Hour
Five ways to keep human connections when moving learning online due to COVID-19

Five ways to keep human connections when moving learning online due to COVID-19

Human connections and meaningful interactions are an essential part of the learning process, especially online