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COLUMN: Lighthouse was a 'rock' for grateful participant

COLUMN: Lighthouse was a 'rock' for grateful participant

Dakota shares story of homelessness, well-being journey; 'I’m not healed yet, but I am independent, safe and extremely happy,' she says
Ukrainian family settling in area after 'perilous journey'

Ukrainian family settling in area after 'perilous journey'

Ukrainian man said he knew 'missiles would begin arriving' and he didn't want to risk his family's life nor subject them to Russia's 'propaganda and hatred' of Ukraine
Region's school board offering programs for students with ASD

Region's school board offering programs for students with ASD

Various programs being offered virtually and in person from October to December
Mysteries of the Keyhole House coming to Orillia Opera House

Mysteries of the Keyhole House coming to Orillia Opera House

Audiences will be transported through time for an evening of enthralling illusions, theatre and dance, creating a spine-tingling spectacle of living history
LETTER: RSV vaccines should be free for more seniors

LETTER: RSV vaccines should be free for more seniors

'Failing to make RSV shots publicly available sends the message that it's not that serious, while at the same time, puts seniors at risk,' says letter writer
Local teacher cooks up win in nationwide recipe contest

Local teacher cooks up win in nationwide recipe contest

Kelly Rawson's alternative to traditional stuffing to be featured in Club House virtual cookbook
Call for impaired driver waving knife leads to charges

Call for impaired driver waving knife leads to charges

The 33-year-old was allegedly waving a knife in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant, police say
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Intense bomb-squad practice pays off during recent Barrie blast

Intense bomb-squad practice pays off during recent Barrie blast

'The confidence I have in myself and the team made me feel quite safe while in the scene (that day),' says officer
COLUMN: Phone-free concerts: A pain in the pouch?

COLUMN: Phone-free concerts: A pain in the pouch?

Would you gladly put your phone in a pouch? That was the policy in place if you wanted to see a certain comedian at Casino Rama recently