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This caterpillar is pretty ... pretty toxic! Be careful, outdoors lovers

This caterpillar is pretty ... pretty toxic! Be careful, outdoors lovers

Perhaps the saying 'look it up before you pick it up' is the best advice for dealing with these spiny crawlers, says outdoors columnist
LETTER: Local politicians have not exercised their power in Champlain debate

LETTER: Local politicians have not exercised their power in Champlain debate

The 1955 agreement of ‘maintenance’ can not be construed as a licence to irreparably alter the monument entrusted in good faith to the feds, says letter writer
Cyclists trade country roads for cityscapes in trek to Big Apple

Cyclists trade country roads for cityscapes in trek to Big Apple

Cyclists rode 150 to 170 km per day from Toronto to New York in support of Camp Ooch, for kids with a cancer diagnosis
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Showers and windy today.
Talks with education workers to continue Sunday

Talks with education workers to continue Sunday

No agreement reached but talks continue as Monday strike deadline looms
Recall expanded on beef and veal

Recall expanded on beef and veal

The food may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, says Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Apple Harvest Festival offers 'ultimate Thanksgiving experience'

Apple Harvest Festival offers 'ultimate Thanksgiving experience'

The annual event features a host of free family events and activities; Saturday night will conclude with 'amazing fireworks'
Fire Prevention Week in Orillia off to a hot start (3 photos)

Fire Prevention Week in Orillia off to a hot start (3 photos)

This year's theme is 'Not every hero wears a cape,' says acting fire chief, urging residents to be their family's hero when it comes to fire safety
New Orillia moms join global breastfeeding challenge (3 photos)

New Orillia moms join global breastfeeding challenge (3 photos)

'This is my first child and I want to give her the most biologically approved food available for a baby,' says new mom; Event is part of National Breastfeeding Week
Submissions sought for Mulcahy Publishing Initiative

Submissions sought for Mulcahy Publishing Initiative

Proposals sought from local authors for books about or involving the history of this area; Deadline for proposals is Jan. 15