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Simcoe County Museum much more than dusty artifacts

Simcoe County Museum much more than dusty artifacts

Education supervisor likens Midhurst facility to The Tardis, a fictional time machine/spacecraft from Dr. Who, 'where it's bigger on the inside'
United Way offering grants for local youth-led projects

United Way offering grants for local youth-led projects

Agency offering one-time micro-grants of up to $5,000
LETTER: Opening up Greenbelt lands is 'fraught with peril'

LETTER: Opening up Greenbelt lands is 'fraught with peril'

'What’s next for a government that has been weighed, measured and found wanting? Simple. Blame the past McGuinty government for the Greenbelt mess,' laments reader
COLUMN: Enjoy a bird's eye view of early 1900s downtown

COLUMN: Enjoy a bird's eye view of early 1900s downtown

New weekly feature will highlight a unique object from the Orillia Museum of Art and History collection that showcases our local history
Collapsed building in downtown Penetang to be demolished Monday

Collapsed building in downtown Penetang to be demolished Monday

'It is extremely important for the safety of everyone, that residents stay clear of the site until work is complete,' says CAO; all residents have found temporary homes
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Local woman raising awareness about life-threatening disease

Local woman raising awareness about life-threatening disease

'We always could do better. We need to keep funding, we need to keep researching and supporting the scientists,' said Orillia woman, PKD advocate
Orillia to kick off Terry Fox Week Monday with run set for Sept. 17

Orillia to kick off Terry Fox Week Monday with run set for Sept. 17

Flag raising will kick off week that will be capped by annual Terry Fox Run which has a goal of raising $1-per-Orillia resident
Crossing guard position reinstated near Hillsdale school

Crossing guard position reinstated near Hillsdale school

Council voted to pay between $23.65 and $27.66 per hour and have crossing guards on duty both before and after school
'Perfect place': Accessible playground gives kids a 'jumpstart'

'Perfect place': Accessible playground gives kids a 'jumpstart'

'This will contribute to the lives of untold children and families,' says daughter of Canadian Tire founders; store owners across the country provided $2.1 million to project