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Dozens of local protesters join global climate strike (6 photos)

Dozens of local protesters join global climate strike (6 photos)

Citizens in more than 150 countries were expected to participate in today's Fridays for Future event ahead of UN emergency climate summit
Hydro One poised to make 'multi-million dollar investment' in Orillia

Hydro One poised to make 'multi-million dollar investment' in Orillia

Officials remain tight-lipped about Monday's announcement; Advisory says investment 'will power Ontario's economy for many years to come'
Local rapper's debut video gets Malibu treatment

Local rapper's debut video gets Malibu treatment

Oro-Medonte's Tie Bond releases video for Palm Trees; 'If you have a dream, follow it. Do what you love,' says Patrick Fogarty graduate
VIDEO: Fresh and local makes for an 'Eclectic' menu

VIDEO: Fresh and local makes for an 'Eclectic' menu

On today's episode of What's New, we visit Eclectic Cafe at 39 Mississaga St West in Orillia
Local Greens 'in crisis' waiting for candidate controversy to unfold

Local Greens 'in crisis' waiting for candidate controversy to unfold

Hundreds sign petition calling on Elizabeth May to reinstate Erik Schomann; 'It's out of our hands,' says former local candidate
Get Help to Go Back helps mature students returning to college

Get Help to Go Back helps mature students returning to college

Event, which will take place at Orillia campus Sept. 24, is meant to help people who have been out of school for a while
Timber sales bring in big bucks for county coffers this summer

Timber sales bring in big bucks for county coffers this summer

County of Simcoe brings in $782K from sale of surplus timber from Simcoe County Forests in Summer 2019, which fully funds annual forestry operations
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Mix of sun and cloud with warm temperatures
Troubadour Festival is back with three days, 40 artists and six venues

Troubadour Festival is back with three days, 40 artists and six venues

Cowboy Junkies and Matt Andersen among the featured performers; 'It will be a real treat,' organizer says of festival
Musician Jason McCoy might tour the world, but this is home

Musician Jason McCoy might tour the world, but this is home

Midhurst resident well known in the area for his involvement in local fundraisers, but also for his radio voice