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Fan favourite Pirates of the Bay returning to Penetanguishene

Fan favourite Pirates of the Bay returning to Penetanguishene

Pirates of the Bay 'promises an unforgettable day of adventure and entertainment, providing an immersive experience that will delight attendees of all ages'
Ramara hosting open houses to discuss draft official plan review

Ramara hosting open houses to discuss draft official plan review

Events, taking place July 25, 26, 27, will provide an opportunity for the community to share ideas and engage with the project team and members of council
'Feels great': Orillia esplanade to be named in honour of veterans

'Feels great': Orillia esplanade to be named in honour of veterans

'I'm very proud of my city council and fellow veterans,' says veteran Len Thorne, who spearheaded idea to rename esplanade
New board game conjures up 'nostalgic' feeling of being in Muskoka

New board game conjures up 'nostalgic' feeling of being in Muskoka

'It’s a fun, lightweight, and a little bit of a strategy board game. It’s geared toward a cross-section of ages,' says co-founder of Muskoka: The Board Game
Man dead after falling out of moving minibus: OPP

Man dead after falling out of moving minibus: OPP

Emergency crews were called to Highway 11 in Severn Township just before 11 p.m.
COLUMN: Are tasty wild berries fair game for us humans?

COLUMN: Are tasty wild berries fair game for us humans?

When picking up a snack from the wild side, you have to have a wide perspective and there are many elements to consider, warns columnist
Local wildflower map aims to help address 'nature deficit'

Local wildflower map aims to help address 'nature deficit'

Hand-drawn sketches and notes of conservationist can be used as a resource to learn about the local eco-system and history of the land through its wildflowers
LETTER: Residents should not have to pay twice for water

LETTER: Residents should not have to pay twice for water

Letter writer wants to know 'how a municipal water system vanished' in Oro-Medonte
Man accused of driving while more than three times over the legal alcohol limit

Man accused of driving while more than three times over the legal alcohol limit

Ontario Provincial Police received a report about a potential intoxicated driver in Ramara Township just after midnight Friday
Unique Georgian Bay project catches billions of microplastics

Unique Georgian Bay project catches billions of microplastics

A Georgian Bay Forever pilot project run in Parry Sound and coastal communities from Blue Mountain to Midland captured between 2.2 and 34 billion bits of microplastics by putting filters on washing machines in about 400 homes, according to the summary report