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LETTER: City needs to re-think its focus on growth, citizen says

LETTER: City needs to re-think its focus on growth, citizen says

Local government should concentrate on upgrading, modernizing and improving the existing municipality, letter writer urges
Museum's Victorian Christmas will take you back to 'simpler time'

Museum's Victorian Christmas will take you back to 'simpler time'

'The Victorian era is not only when a lot of the traditions we know now began, but also was when being family meant more than purchasing gifts.,' says official
Orillia man arrested after police cruiser rammed in Newmarket parking lot

Orillia man arrested after police cruiser rammed in Newmarket parking lot

Incident took place in a beer store parking lot on November 29
Tech education is becoming elementary in local schools

Tech education is becoming elementary in local schools

More than 260 teachers have volunteered to receive tech certification; 'Our goal is to have every elementary school with a program and qualified teachers,' says official
Pastoral care for patients with military service supported by ANAF

Pastoral care for patients with military service supported by ANAF

Orillia’s Army Navy & Air Force Unit donates $3,000 thanks to proceeds from dart games, bake sales, dinners and general donations
Finding cash to replace playground equipment is not child's play

Finding cash to replace playground equipment is not child's play

Demands of 'new' accessibility rules are costly; 'We could also look at not replacing some of the equipment when it’s due for replacement,' says city staffer
Orillia OPP arrest Edmonton man in wake of 'romance scam'

Orillia OPP arrest Edmonton man in wake of 'romance scam'

Local victim sent over $25,000 to the fraudster; Suspect was also wanted for similar frauds in other incidents in Ontario
Gordon Lightfoot among the legends coming to Casino Rama

Gordon Lightfoot among the legends coming to Casino Rama

Charley Pride, Beach Boys, Ringo Starr, Melissa Etheridge and others will be coming to our region in the coming months
Lockdown ordered in wake of inmate's death at Beaver Creek

Lockdown ordered in wake of inmate's death at Beaver Creek

Robert Ryan, 29, had been serving a sentence of 8 years, 1 month; Police and the coroner are investigating incident
Sleigh Bells and Brass Christmas Concert on tap Dec. 15

Sleigh Bells and Brass Christmas Concert on tap Dec. 15

Popular annual event will feature something for everyone - including a carol sing-along at Orillia Opera House