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GUEST COLUMN: Conservation key in climate-change fight

GUEST COLUMN: Conservation key in climate-change fight

Land protected by conservation authority, including Minesing Wetlands, helps 'reduce the effects of a changing climate'
'Inclusive' dance classes being offered at Tapps next week

'Inclusive' dance classes being offered at Tapps next week

'Being from a small town myself my heart really goes out to the children and youth in dance ... We want to make dance as inclusive as possible,' says dancer
Royals make history, sweep aside Creemore in league championship

Royals make history, sweep aside Creemore in league championship

Orillia squad thumped defending league champs 13-2 becoming the first squad in 40-year history of North Dufferin Baseball League to win junior crown
LETTER: Do you want to help monarch butterflies flourish?

LETTER: Do you want to help monarch butterflies flourish?

'Recent studies have shown that captive rearing causes changes to gene expression or health,' says letter writer, who urges people to let nature take its course
Why are swim advisories rising at local beaches? City wants to know

Why are swim advisories rising at local beaches? City wants to know

'I think it's time we … took another look … and just see if there are some solutions there,' said Coun. Tim Lauer who got support to have city staff explore the issue
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: This is why Facebook blocked your local news

VIDEO: This is why Facebook blocked your local news

Meta's news blackout has officially begun. A leading expert on Bill C-18 recently joined our podcast to explain how we got to this point — and what comes next
Motorcyclist killed in Midland crash

Motorcyclist killed in Midland crash

Collision involving motorcycle and car happened shortly before 9 p.m. on Wednesday; OPP say some roads remain closed in the area around Simcoe Road 93 and Highway 12
City to consider renaming Centennial Drive in honour of Lightfoot

City to consider renaming Centennial Drive in honour of Lightfoot

'I think it'd be a great way to honour the late Gordon Lightfoot,' said Coun. Jeff Czetwerzuk, who brought the idea to the council table
Oro-Medonte steps up action against short-term renters

Oro-Medonte steps up action against short-term renters

Municipal law enforcement officials will be out on weekends checking for problems, a move welcomed by Good Neighbours Alliance