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Fleetwood Mac tribute coming to St. Paul's Centre

Fleetwood Mac tribute coming to St. Paul's Centre

Tommy Youngsteen performing Oct. 13
Newmarket men's league goes viral after McDavid joins game

Newmarket men's league goes viral after McDavid joins game

'There’s got to be no better feeling in a beer league than knowing your team is beating the best player in the NHL,' jokes TikTok poster
Australian outback to James Bay: Vet goes the distance for pets

Australian outback to James Bay: Vet goes the distance for pets

'I really love the concept of helping animals that come to the shelter, helping people who have needs for accessible vet care, and I really love community medicine,' says vet
Local dentist who lost his licence 'used cocaine,' says panel

Local dentist who lost his licence 'used cocaine,' says panel

College says Adam Chapnick self-administered nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation after work hours 'for non-dental, recreational purposes'
New business aims to help people overcome fears, stress, bad habits

New business aims to help people overcome fears, stress, bad habits

'I love helping people get to their finish line. It’s very rewarding to see somebody succeed,' says owner of new downtown Orillia business
COLUMN: Forest floor's contents tell an important story

COLUMN: Forest floor's contents tell an important story

The 'hard mast' and 'soft mast' will have a direct impact on local wildlife and will influence the behaviours of many creatures, says columnist
LETTER: Group pleads with municipalities not to evict homeless

LETTER: Group pleads with municipalities not to evict homeless

Enforcing encampment evictions in the absence of suitable indoor alternatives is unconstitutional, warns Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario
LETTER: Voices of low-income citizens going unheard

LETTER: Voices of low-income citizens going unheard

'Even when we try, we are muzzled by the politicians and ignored,' says letter writer
Want to become a pilot? Area airport offering training program

Want to become a pilot? Area airport offering training program

'We’re going to take them from zero to hero ... This is a fun and different career,' says CEO of Flair Airlines and its new Cadet Program
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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