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The Farm Gate taps into maple the old-fashioned way

The Farm Gate taps into maple the old-fashioned way

Brechin farm is one of 15 sweet stops on this year's Tap into Maple self-driving route
Local veteran presented Quilt of Valour as thanks for his service

Local veteran presented Quilt of Valour as thanks for his service

Tyler Shepperdson 'is most deserving to receive this wonderful, comforting quilt from a grateful nation'
Hundreds of local students walk out in protest of cuts (9 photos)

Hundreds of local students walk out in protest of cuts (9 photos)

'Doug Ford has to go,' chant students; MPP Jill Dunlop urges students, teachers to ensure 'their voices are properly heard'
Feds pledge $2.2M to streamline homelessness services county-wide

Feds pledge $2.2M to streamline homelessness services county-wide

Reaching Home program, overseen by the federal government, will invest money over five years
Bring on the Bling to help Dress for Success

Bring on the Bling to help Dress for Success

Fundraiser, including silent auction, will be held April 11 in Orillia; Group helps women make connections and find work
Aerosmith coming to region to rock Roxodus Music Fest

Aerosmith coming to region to rock Roxodus Music Fest

Iconic band added to local festival as first-time summer event expands to fourth day
Orillia man faces slew of charges after three local robberies

Orillia man faces slew of charges after three local robberies

Reece Finlay, 32, facing armed robbery, theft, possession of weapon and other charges
Gateway announces site for Wasaga Beach casino

Gateway announces site for Wasaga Beach casino

The proposed new casino will be near the roundabout at Wasaga Beach's west end
Look who has been nominated as Orillia's Business Leader of the Year (UPDATE: Fourth person nominated)

Look who has been nominated as Orillia's Business Leader of the Year (UPDATE: Fourth person nominated)

Three nominated for coveted award, which will be presented April 23
Fierté Simcoe Pride looking to help Pride grow in the region

Fierté Simcoe Pride looking to help Pride grow in the region

Organization is creating sub-committees in the region; Group wants to 'make sure ... work grows sustainably'