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LETTER: Ford's handling of Beer Store pact nothing to clap about

LETTER: Ford's handling of Beer Store pact nothing to clap about

Letter writer appreciates government's policies to improve Ontario's financial situation, but Beer Store legislation will cause 'unnecessary spending'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Mainly sunny today with a very high UV index so don't forget the sunscreen
Educators say Ford government creating 'chaos' (6 photos)

Educators say Ford government creating 'chaos' (6 photos)

'We have improved the education system in a responsible and measured way,' counters MPP Downey; Group hopes to hold meeting with local MPP Jill Dunlop
As June looms, the arts and entertainment scene is heating up

As June looms, the arts and entertainment scene is heating up

If you're looking to go to the theatre, see a show, visit a gallery, hear some music ... our arts and entertainment columnist has your back!
Lakehead's popular master naturalist program is hitting the road

Lakehead's popular master naturalist program is hitting the road

Orillia's Bob Bowles will be leading eight-day session in South Bruce Peninsula; Program a chance to 'expand (naturalists') studies and research'
Local Relay for Life fundraiser gets boost from burger joint

Local Relay for Life fundraiser gets boost from burger joint

On June 7, more than 140 people will take part in area's 19th Relay for Life at Chappell Farms in Oro-Medonte
Sustainable Orillia looking to tackle 'quick wins' and 'game changers'

Sustainable Orillia looking to tackle 'quick wins' and 'game changers'

After successful launch, group is looking for ways to integrate ideas across sectors; Task Force will report back to the community by early fall
City rejects health unit's request for funding of cannabis education

City rejects health unit's request for funding of cannabis education

City recognizes 'value in the initiatives' proposed by the health unit, but says there 'are too many financial unknowns to support the request'
What's it like to be a paramedic? This student found out! (15 photos)

What's it like to be a paramedic? This student found out! (15 photos)

Sterling Lane, a Grade 5 student, won County of Simcoe Paramedic for a Day contest; 'If there's no paramedics, people are just going to die'
Driver killed after medical emergency leads to car crash

Driver killed after medical emergency leads to car crash

Male, 85, died as a result of complications from medical emergency; Car crashed into large tree