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Insects prepare for winter, create unique homes within leaves

Insects prepare for winter, create unique homes within leaves

Winter shelters, or galls, appear on oak leaves, sumac leaves, willow branches or goldenrod stems, says outdoors columnist
Interested in curling? Now's the time to sign up!

Interested in curling? Now's the time to sign up!

Orillia Curling Club hosting two upcoming registration sessions; Seasoned and new curlers welcome
Conservative candidate ‘ready to go’ (4 photos)

Conservative candidate ‘ready to go’ (4 photos)

Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte Conservative Party candidate Doug Shipley says party's plan will be 'out over the next few weeks'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Skies are a mix of sun and cloud, today.
Appeal could send Edwin Espinal back to 'inhumane' prison

Appeal could send Edwin Espinal back to 'inhumane' prison

His family in Honduras and Simcoe County worry he won't get a just ruling and he'll go back to La Tolva prison
Unidentified substance causes hotel evacuation

Unidentified substance causes hotel evacuation

Emergency crews called to incident at Comfort Inn; Police unsure of what substance was
Man Cave Tour a fun fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Man Cave Tour a fun fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Events like this 'ensure that our children and youth continue to receive the mentoring programs that makes a significant difference in their lives'
'No obvious signs of violence' in man's death on Fittons Road: OPP

'No obvious signs of violence' in man's death on Fittons Road: OPP

Orillia OPP say the cause of death is 'unconfirmed' but stressed 'there are no public safety issues' in wake of 24-year-old's death
Award-winner will put photography in focus at Camera Club meeting

Award-winner will put photography in focus at Camera Club meeting

Renowned photographer Robert Stimpson will focus on how to put a 'wow' in your photographs at Sept. 11 event
Women flex their muscle in support of breast cancer (10 photos)

Women flex their muscle in support of breast cancer (10 photos)

Third annual Girls Gone Rx competition took place Saturday to raise funds for breast cancer research