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Orillia-made Fairmile was 'the little ship that made history'

Orillia-made Fairmile was 'the little ship that made history'

Fairmile Q116 exploded, killing one, before it could be sent on a test run in 1943, audience learns at OMAH History Speaker Series event
<b>LETTER:</b> Frost has a powerful bite

LETTER: Frost has a powerful bite

It's an annoyance for hobby gardeners, but it's serious business for farmers trying to make a living, says letter writer
<b>LETTER:</b> Former GG's report a matter of national security

LETTER: Former GG's report a matter of national security

'It should be clear to all Canadians that information regarding our national security cannot be shared publicly,' says letter writer
Barrie man arrested in child pornography investigation

Barrie man arrested in child pornography investigation

Investigation began in January after investigators received a tip concerning the distribution of child pornography within a website chat
Chamber awards recognize local business leaders at Opera House

Chamber awards recognize local business leaders at Opera House

'We try to support as many local events, charities, and teams as we can. For us, it’s not about just writing a cheque, it’s so much more than that,' said McLean and Dickey official
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
<b>INSIDE THE VILLAGE:</b> When your town runs out of doctors

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: When your town runs out of doctors

This week on the podcast: The doctor shortage plaguing the province reached a scary level this week, forcing an emergency department in northern Ontario to lock its doors for 48 hours. Is there a cure?
Explosions heard as fire destroys auto garage in Meaford

Explosions heard as fire destroys auto garage in Meaford

A huge crowd of onlookers gathered on Highway 26 as thick black smoke that could be seen for miles around shot skyward from the scene
'Very important': Charity donates defibrillator to Sharing Place

'Very important': Charity donates defibrillator to Sharing Place

'It’s just an incredible organization that can keep a lot of people alive,' said Sharing Place official on the Chase McEachern AED Memorial Fund
Looking for a laugh? Den of Hilarities back in town Monday

Looking for a laugh? Den of Hilarities back in town Monday

'Canada's hottest young comedians' will be performing at Studabakers on May 29