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Education minister's offer is 'smoke and mirrors,' says local union rep

Education minister's offer is 'smoke and mirrors,' says local union rep

'This is another reasonable step in the right direction, to ensure that students remain in class,' said MPP Jill Dunlop
Orillia Silver Band to mark 70th anniversary at OMAH event

Orillia Silver Band to mark 70th anniversary at OMAH event

Informative evening will include a performance by the Orillia Silver Band Quintet; Group is gearing up for anniversary concert
City issues business licence for Facedrive to operate in Orillia

City issues business licence for Facedrive to operate in Orillia

'We are excited to be expanding into Orillia as we continue to offer fair pricing and ethical business practices to offer an eco-friendly choice of travel,' says official
LETTER: Cipolla's apology 'inadequate,' falls short: citizen

LETTER: Cipolla's apology 'inadequate,' falls short: citizen

Saying 'I am sorry you feel that what I did was wrong' is not the same as saying 'I am sorry. What I did was wrong,' says letter writer
Siskins strike fast early, steal home-ice advantage from Terriers

Siskins strike fast early, steal home-ice advantage from Terriers

'Now, it's a best-of-three, so we got to get back to our game plan ... and come back home with a win,' said Terriers captain after 4-1 home-ice defeat
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Flurries ending late afternoon, then cloudy but a risk of early morning freezing drizzle.
City crews to cut back snowbanks, remove snow this week

City crews to cut back snowbanks, remove snow this week

Work will be done beginning at 11 p.m. starting on Wednesday; You can help by keeping your vehicles off the roads
Noah Hewitt is February's Skater of the Month

Noah Hewitt is February's Skater of the Month

Hewitt, who is coached by Tracey Zwiers, also volunteers in the club as a program assistant
WEEKLY TIP: Is your appliance, device drawing phantom power?

WEEKLY TIP: Is your appliance, device drawing phantom power?

According to the Hydro One, the average Canadian home contains more than 20 devices that draw phantom or 'standby power
Orillia skaters take a 'Whirl' at Bracebridge competition

Orillia skaters take a 'Whirl' at Bracebridge competition

Skaters from the Orillia Figure skating Club recently competed at the Winter Whirl competition in Bracebridge