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LETTER: Sarjeant's water-taking permit should be denied

LETTER: Sarjeant's water-taking permit should be denied

Contamination and disturbance of groundwater sources can be complex and costly. Protecting groundwater must be a top priority in Ontario, says reader
'Abhorrent': Angry citizens take Greenbelt protest to Dunlop's office

'Abhorrent': Angry citizens take Greenbelt protest to Dunlop's office

'We can’t let Ford take all of the blame; this was our representative who actually said she wanted to make sure the Greenbelt would be protected,' says protester
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Council OKs $140K to keep aging arena open, but also eyes new rink

Council OKs $140K to keep aging arena open, but also eyes new rink

'I will not support a $12-million renovation … but I would support a new arena. We could look into phase two of the (recreation centre) down on West Street,' said Coun. Cipolla
20 years later: Insider looks back on worst blackout in North America

20 years later: Insider looks back on worst blackout in North America

On warm afternoon of Aug. 14, 2003, the power went out across Ontario and beyond in a blackout that shut down just about everything
Female band feels pressure to 'kick down doors' for those that follow

Female band feels pressure to 'kick down doors' for those that follow

'I think as women we sort of get forced into that corner of every time we do something, we’re representing all of womenkind. Which is not a burden that most men have to bear,' says Nice Horse band member
Crombie brings Liberal leadership campaign to Simcoe North Wednesday

Crombie brings Liberal leadership campaign to Simcoe North Wednesday

'She seems to be the biggest threat to Doug Ford. She is probably the most popular mayor in Ontario,' says president of the Simcoe North Provincial Liberal Association
Local vaccination clinic offered as school year approaches

Local vaccination clinic offered as school year approaches

Appointments for school-age children who are eligible or overdue and don't have a healthcare provider are available at health unit offices throughout the area
'Pretty special': Orillia cyclist captures second world crown

'Pretty special': Orillia cyclist captures second world crown

Isabella Holmgren earned the gold medal at the Cycling World Championships in Scotland last week, while Severn's Ian Ackert won bronze in his division
'Unique' farm-to-table culinary event will raise money for OSMH

'Unique' farm-to-table culinary event will raise money for OSMH

'This will be a unique event, with a walking tour of the farm combined with five different food stations,' said organizer of Friday event; tickets must be purchased by Wednesday