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Local resident struggles to find short-term solution to housing costs

Local resident struggles to find short-term solution to housing costs

'Of course we have sympathy … but we just will not bend on the bylaw with so many on the waiting list — it just opens the door for chaos,' says Ramara mayor
'Democracy is fragile': Retired local cop supports police around the world

'Democracy is fragile': Retired local cop supports police around the world

Work with Red Cross 'really opened my eyes to the importance of human rights law and how we should all understand how people suffer from conflict,' says Rick Philbin
Huronia Stallions gallop to another perfect season

Huronia Stallions gallop to another perfect season

Local squad continues provincial dominance with back-to-back undefeated seasons
Pedestrian seriously injured in Hwy. 11 crash in Oro-Medonte

Pedestrian seriously injured in Hwy. 11 crash in Oro-Medonte

Highway expected to be closed between Line 2 and Line 3 for 'significant part of the day,' police say
Poll: 70% say federal Liberals would be better off with a new leader

Poll: 70% say federal Liberals would be better off with a new leader

In an online poll this week, Village Media readers overwhelmingly thought that the Liberals would be better off if they went into the next election with a new leader
Orillia bank robbery suspect charged

Orillia bank robbery suspect charged

Charges come after fugitive arrested in Quebec
LETTER: Premier Doug Ford 'setting a poor example'

LETTER: Premier Doug Ford 'setting a poor example'

'If this example of a lack of diligence is how the province is being run, then our future for the Province of Ontario is in real trouble,' says letter writer
LETTER: Sarjeant's request for water from moraine 'alarming'

LETTER: Sarjeant's request for water from moraine 'alarming'

'I do not believe there should be any further significant development on the Oro Moraine until the impacts on our water supply and the local environment are better understood,' says letter writer
Kids living at Orchard Point had the ride of their life in 1911

Kids living at Orchard Point had the ride of their life in 1911

In early 1900s, U.S. visitor had his car shipped from Chicago so he could use it while summering at Klondike Hotel at the Atherley Narrows
Nickelback rocks Boots and Hearts stage (18 photos)

Nickelback rocks Boots and Hearts stage (18 photos)

Canadian rockers a hit as tens of thousands of people jam into Burl's Creek in Oro-Medonte for this year's popular Boots and Hearts festival