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After two years in development, brewer rolls out new quinoa beer

After two years in development, brewer rolls out new quinoa beer

'I’m not sure if there is another alcoholic beer that’s organic, kosher, vegan, and gluten-free altogether,' says owner of Barrie-based Miski Brewing
Special weather statement issued

Special weather statement issued

Environment Canada says heavy rain is expected Monday and Tuesday
'It’s a great venue': Artists excited to return to Kempenfest

'It’s a great venue': Artists excited to return to Kempenfest

'There are tons of people all day. There is no downtime here,' says Orillia vendor
Ontario looking to regulate workplace heat stress, outdoor air quality

Ontario looking to regulate workplace heat stress, outdoor air quality

As part of the proposal, the government's looking to require employers to provide cold water to employees working in hot conditions
'Really fun' horror-comedy film being shot in Orillia this summer

'Really fun' horror-comedy film being shot in Orillia this summer

'It’s such an ambitious project. We were planning on just getting it done in one month and now we are on month number three,' says Orillia filmmaker
Oro-Medonte mayor looks for 'balanced' approach to growth

Oro-Medonte mayor looks for 'balanced' approach to growth

'We think there’s a great opportunity to develop the area around Line 7 and the Highway 11 corridor,' says Oro-Medonte mayor
COLUMN: Strategy needed to take sting out of hornets' nest

COLUMN: Strategy needed to take sting out of hornets' nest

Hornets were so busy 'with their nectar and pollen gathering that a slow-moving giant was of little concern to them,' says columnist, who took a hands-off approach to problem
Orillia Lady Kings earn medals in four age groups at provincials

Orillia Lady Kings earn medals in four age groups at provincials

U11 team wins gold, U19 squad claims silver and U9s and U13s net bronze at their respective provincial championships
GUEST COLUMN: Sustainability goes beyond just environment

GUEST COLUMN: Sustainability goes beyond just environment

'The economic and social pillars of sustainability are just as important,' says Ontario Federation of Agriculture president
Person charged with impaired driving for second time in 90 days

Person charged with impaired driving for second time in 90 days

The driver was also charged with stunt driving and driving while under suspension