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COLUMN: Orillia play puts focus on 'complex human relationships'

COLUMN: Orillia play puts focus on 'complex human relationships'

'Bed and Breakfast,' which is running until Aug. 11 at Orillia Opera House, is a 'powerful experience,' says reviewer
Two women attacked by knife-wielding man at Barrie plaza

Two women attacked by knife-wielding man at Barrie plaza

'He brandished a knife in the second incident and swung it but the woman’s husband intervened and a fight ensued,' said police official
Artificial intelligence could aid treatment of mental health issues

Artificial intelligence could aid treatment of mental health issues

'Knowing ahead of time that a patient may be at risk of harm can help us develop intervention strategies ... and adjustments to their care plan,' says Waypoint official
Ross Boat Shop was one of Orillia's first boat builders

Ross Boat Shop was one of Orillia's first boat builders

J. H. Ross began making canoes, sailboats and skiffs in a shed just north of the dock at the bottom of the village’s main street in 1890
Volunteers use retired Christmas trees to make creek curvy again

Volunteers use retired Christmas trees to make creek curvy again

'By putting in these wing deflectors, it helps to slow down the current. As the water goes into these woody structures ... the sediment has time to drop'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Guitars in downtown 'perfect way to honour Gordon Lightfoot'

Guitars in downtown 'perfect way to honour Gordon Lightfoot'

'I think it’s a really impressive display of artistic talent and love for Gord in this town,' says local artist of this year's emotion-evoking Streets Alive project
Police investigating vehicle fire at rail crossing in Oro-Medonte

Police investigating vehicle fire at rail crossing in Oro-Medonte

No one found in area; OPP won't confirm if incident is related to homicide in Penetanguishene
Man wanted for Orillia bank robbery eluded capture in North Bay

Man wanted for Orillia bank robbery eluded capture in North Bay

'I believe the two of them are suspects in an armed robbery in the Orillia area so my guess is they were just passing through,' says North Bay police official
Rockets record close games in Ramara soccer play

Rockets record close games in Ramara soccer play

Two Rockets games were tied, while another ended in 3-1 decision