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'Forgotten' woman, rejected by long-term care homes, hospitalized for a year

'Forgotten' woman, rejected by long-term care homes, hospitalized for a year

'I just want clear answers. How do I give the mother that gave me life, life at the last end of her life,' laments frustrated daughter
Orillia woman brings dinosaur to life with 'showstopper' costume

Orillia woman brings dinosaur to life with 'showstopper' costume

'I’m an avid line dancer who loves showing off and making a wow statement with crowds. It’s always fun putting a smile on people’s faces,' says local woman
One-of-a-kind fashion show and tea coming to St. James' Church

One-of-a-kind fashion show and tea coming to St. James' Church

The Sept. 23 event will include high tea and goodies served in typical English way, a silent auction and an opportunity to shop
LETTER: Fire marshal should be involved in station closure talks

LETTER: Fire marshal should be involved in station closure talks

Involving fire marshal could 'add legitimacy' to union's claims, says letter writer
COLUMN: Carmichael's iconic art career rooted in Orillia

COLUMN: Carmichael's iconic art career rooted in Orillia

Carmichael attended St. James’ Anglican Church where he received some of his earliest art education under the tutelage of Reverend Canon Greene
COLUMN: Buffett represented a way of life that will be missed

COLUMN: Buffett represented a way of life that will be missed

With margarita mix flying off the shelves in recent days, columnist praises the music and lifestyle of the late Jimmy Buffett
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Orillians take climate battle to city streets (VIDEO)

Orillians take climate battle to city streets (VIDEO)

'I think people are starting to wake up, they are listening to the science, becoming more educated, and spreading awareness,' says Sustainable Orillia Youth Council official
Ramara, Rama welcome 18 new firefighter recruits

Ramara, Rama welcome 18 new firefighter recruits

'Our volunteer fire department is an integral part of our community that ensures our community receives the help they need when they need it the most,' says official
OPP assures ‘justice’ will be served following Victoria Harbour shooting

OPP assures ‘justice’ will be served following Victoria Harbour shooting

'We want our streets to be safe, our communities to be safe, our children to be safe, and we are committed to making that happen,' says OPP official