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'Very fragile': Orillia woman, 101, seeks help to stay at home

'Very fragile': Orillia woman, 101, seeks help to stay at home

'It breaks my heart' that 'very frail' senior may have to leave assisted care facility she loves because she is running out of money, laments sister, 82
Growth in the wings as Lake Simcoe Regional Airport business lifts off

Growth in the wings as Lake Simcoe Regional Airport business lifts off

'There are growth restraints at Pearson. We’re positioned to capitalize on the growth in Simcoe County,' says official of regional airport in Oro-Medonte
Orillia man charged after driving into ditch, striking tree and fleeing

Orillia man charged after driving into ditch, striking tree and fleeing

In separate incident, police say a 52-year-old Severn Township man had to be extricated from vehicle after crash on Highway 400
Historian to shed light on Langman brothers' unique WWI experience

Historian to shed light on Langman brothers' unique WWI experience

Simcoe County Museum hosting virtual lecture series for Remembrance Month and will feature a variety of perspectives about wars and the call to duty
Oh deer! Grey-Bruce OPP report 15 deer-car collisions in 7 days

Oh deer! Grey-Bruce OPP report 15 deer-car collisions in 7 days

No injuries were reported, but police are urging drivers to be especially attentive and on the lookout for deer
Twin Lakes grad recognized as a 'defender of the environment'

Twin Lakes grad recognized as a 'defender of the environment'

Weiqi Xu, who is studying geomatics at University of Waterloo, said 'it is a great honour' to be recognized for his work with Sustainable Orillia, other causes
Canadian war amputees, veterans leave a lasting legacy

Canadian war amputees, veterans leave a lasting legacy

War Amps' long history 'a testament to the tireless efforts of the members who built the association, and its many unique programs, from the ground up'
COLUMN: Health system could use some tweaks in logic

COLUMN: Health system could use some tweaks in logic

'Many of the people seen in an emergency department really do not belong there,' writes columnist Peter Bursztyn
COLUMN: Self-checkout anxiety meltdown has no cure

COLUMN: Self-checkout anxiety meltdown has no cure

A shopping experience used to be something I looked forward to, says columnist, noting 'now, it's something I need to recover from'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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