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Fun Pass will allow you to make a splash at new recreation centre

Fun Pass will allow you to make a splash at new recreation centre

Fun Pass provides access to amenities, ranging from a workout in the fitness centre, to a family outing to an open swim; Facility is expected to open in new year
Trio of Orillians earn recognition from Ontario Medical Association

Trio of Orillians earn recognition from Ontario Medical Association

Dr. John Jefferies wins coveted Glenn Sawyer Award, while Glenn Wagner earns Community Service Award; Dr. Alan Hudak presented with Life Membership
Handling garbage is becoming more and more complicated

Handling garbage is becoming more and more complicated

City official provides valuable insight at Sustainable Orillia forum; Attendees urged to consider recycling as a last resort
Alert issued for wintry mix of weather on the way

Alert issued for wintry mix of weather on the way

A strengthening low-pressure system is expected to bring a messy mix of weather to the area beginning early Sunday morning
Gin Seto and The Shang were downtown Orillia icons

Gin Seto and The Shang were downtown Orillia icons

Shangri-La Garden was popular downtown landmark; Owner Gin Seto was famous for his uncanny ability to remember names
Local basketball star pens children's book

Local basketball star pens children's book

From high school to Syracuse to starring in the WNBA and on the Canadian national team, Alexander finds time to toss author into the mix, too
Filmmaker sheds light on fading family farms at CFUW gathering

Filmmaker sheds light on fading family farms at CFUW gathering

Brina Romanek's latest documentary, Counting on a New Crop, was also shown at the meeting
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

A mix of sun and cloud today
Young girl suffers broken femur following incident at school dance

Young girl suffers broken femur following incident at school dance

Police official says their investigation determined the case was not related to bullying, as the girl's father has alleged; Girl remains in Toronto hospital
Holiday train rolls into region with gifts for food banks (11 photos)

Holiday train rolls into region with gifts for food banks (11 photos)

Hundreds came out to see the spectacle that included lots of lights and upbeat entertainment