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Public school board 'encouraged' by recent EQAO results

Public school board 'encouraged' by recent EQAO results

'Our staff has worked hard to support student achievement,' says official; Board will continue to support mathematics while adding focus on primary literacy
Orillia's youth make urgent plea for help to combat global climate crisis

Orillia's youth make urgent plea for help to combat global climate crisis

Local youth band together to invite community to Friday's climate strike at city hall; 'Join us now while we still have a fighting chance'
Trudeau making campaign stop in Barrie on Thursday

Trudeau making campaign stop in Barrie on Thursday

Prime minister will be at Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery tomorrow afternoon to meet with residents and area candidates
City sees 'significant' reduction in graffiti occurrences

City sees 'significant' reduction in graffiti occurrences

Report shows instances of graffiti down more than 40 per cent from this time last year; 'The good news is it appears to be trending down,' says mayor
New pilot project brings local courthouse into modern era

New pilot project brings local courthouse into modern era

Criminal e-Intake pilot project will replace the current manual paper-based process used by courts when charges are laid; 'Hopefully it makes things a little easier'
Georgian boasts third highest graduate employment rate: Survey

Georgian boasts third highest graduate employment rate: Survey

'I’m especially pleased to see that we have maintained our standing as a leading Ontario college for graduate employment,' official says of provincial rankings
New program helps families deal with separation, divorce, death

New program helps families deal with separation, divorce, death

First session of Rainbows program will take place Sept. 30 in Orillia
Tasty 'Farm to Plate' dinner on the menu in Brechin Oct. 5

Tasty 'Farm to Plate' dinner on the menu in Brechin Oct. 5

Ramara Chamber of Commerce presenting unique, locally produced meal amid the country ambiance of The Farmgate; Deadline to buy tickets is Friday
See the forest through the trees at new museum exhibit (6 photos)

See the forest through the trees at new museum exhibit (6 photos)

The Red Pine House: Forestry Education Centre opened its doors on Tuesday, becoming the Simcoe County Museum’s newest attraction
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Mainly cloudy with possible showers and windy.