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Cottage country communities getting high-speed internet

Cottage country communities getting high-speed internet

Bell expands service to 'year-round and seasonal residents' as part of 'campaign to extend broadband' to under-served communities
Dress for Success looking for mentors to make 'magic' (5 photos)

Dress for Success looking for mentors to make 'magic' (5 photos)

Feds announce $13,000 for 'absolutely brilliant' new Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie mentorship program
Orillia swimmer golden, earns right to compete at Olympic Trials

Orillia swimmer golden, earns right to compete at Olympic Trials

Channel Cat swimmer Caleb Near won gold in 100-metre backstroke in Quebec; 'Winning ... was very exciting,' says talented teen
Local retirement lodge grants resident's musical wish

Local retirement lodge grants resident's musical wish

Muriel Anderson receives ukulele and lessons through Better Late Than Never program; 'I’m going to enjoy my life even if it kills me,' she says
Bracebridge declares emergency due to widespread flooding

Bracebridge declares emergency due to widespread flooding

Many roads are washed out; Town's Emergency Control Group is monitoring situation
OPP issue warning to eager, early-season boaters

OPP issue warning to eager, early-season boaters

Recent thaw, combined with flooding, leaves floating, dangerous debris in local waterways
LETTER: Riled student speaks out against education cuts

LETTER: Riled student speaks out against education cuts

'It's absolutely disgraceful that adults are taking from children to fix their mistakes,' says upset local student
Looking for a job in Orillia? Now's the time to apply

Looking for a job in Orillia? Now's the time to apply

'We have lots of jobs in the market,' says team leader at Agilec employment services in Orillia
Mariposa Folk Festival unveils its 'exciting artistic lineup'

Mariposa Folk Festival unveils its 'exciting artistic lineup'

Jason Isbell, Stars, Tom Cochrane and others among performers; Popular annual event takes place from July 5-7 at Tudhope Park
Missing Midland man located 'in good health'

Missing Midland man located 'in good health'

There is no longer any concern for his well being