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Snowbirds fly-over put in holding pattern today due to weather

Snowbirds fly-over put in holding pattern today due to weather

World-famous aerobatics team putting London-to-Barrie route off until Sunday; They had planned to land at Oro-Medonte airport this afternoon
Birchmere residents will have 'window visits' for Mother's Day

Birchmere residents will have 'window visits' for Mother's Day

Families will see and chat with loved ones at Orillia retirement home
Become an explorer in your own backyard via online programs

Become an explorer in your own backyard via online programs

‘People really need to get out, now more than ever,’ says official of video series that is appropriate for students from kindergarten to Grade 12
393 recoveries and 346 new COVID-19 cases reported in Ontario today

393 recoveries and 346 new COVID-19 cases reported in Ontario today

The daily update from the province also includes 59 new deaths linked to the coronavirus
Northcourt Motel opened its doors on Laclie Street in early 1950s

Northcourt Motel opened its doors on Laclie Street in early 1950s

The north-ward motel, which now sports a different name, looks much the same today as it did when it opened 70 years ago
VILLAGE VIDEO: Let Kylie Precepa take you on a smooth acoustic trip back in time

VILLAGE VIDEO: Let Kylie Precepa take you on a smooth acoustic trip back in time

We miss concerts too, so we have opened up our archive of original studio performances. We hope you enjoy them
Book about late mom sheds light on finding wholeness in brokenness

Book about late mom sheds light on finding wholeness in brokenness

Orillia author Karen Hilfman hopes to shed light on mental health issues, 'cultivate wholeness even in the midst of brokenness,' in The Mended Mirror
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Rise and shine
'Exceptional' nurses, PSWs, caregivers to be feted next week

'Exceptional' nurses, PSWs, caregivers to be feted next week

Simcoe County recognizes the week of May 11 to 17, 2020 as Nursing Week in display of 'gratitude to our amazing caregivers'
VILLAGE VIDEO: VE Day tributes from across Ontario

VILLAGE VIDEO: VE Day tributes from across Ontario

Solitary tributes and ringing of the bells mark occasion