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Dramatic reading of Christmas classic will support local women

Dramatic reading of Christmas classic will support local women

Reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol will support the 'great work being done' by Dress For Success Orillia and Barrie and Green Haven Shelter for Women
Barrie police spent $60K to build armoured rescue vehicle

Barrie police spent $60K to build armoured rescue vehicle

Originally owned by Bruce Nuclear, city police bought stripped-down armoured vehicle from Waterloo Region for $5,000
Community Foundation grants $40,000 to 19 local charities

Community Foundation grants $40,000 to 19 local charities

CFOA’s investment portfolio has reached a landmark of over $15 million; Foundation granted over $717,500 to local charities this year
Simcoe County launches new corporate climate action plan

Simcoe County launches new corporate climate action plan

Plan takes 'onnovative steps forward to ensure that the county continues to lead in providing a regional approach to environment stewardship,' says official
Local provincial Liberals voted for new leader over weekend

Local provincial Liberals voted for new leader over weekend

Eligible Simcoe North voters headed to Coldwater to mark their ballots; next provincial Liberal leader will be announced Saturday
Five-storey apartment building proposed for Fittons Road

Five-storey apartment building proposed for Fittons Road

'In a perfect world, the approvals come quickly,  and we can get shovels in the ground (by) spring or summer of next year,' said official of proposed apartment building
Sanctioned Oro-Medonte councillor admonished at town-hall forum

Sanctioned Oro-Medonte councillor admonished at town-hall forum

Schell became lightning rod at meeting; mayor says he's frustrated at 'attempt to further that councillor's position opposing the will of council'
Home Hardware nails down $25,000 to OSMH Foundation for Giving Tuesday

Home Hardware nails down $25,000 to OSMH Foundation for Giving Tuesday

'Supporting our Giving Tuesday campaign is a way that each of us can make an impact,' said foundation official of this year's campaign
Nominees sought for 2023 Orillia Athlete of the Year award

Nominees sought for 2023 Orillia Athlete of the Year award

'It’s so important to support and recognize these athletes who work hard ... who strive for excellence and exhibit pride in their community,' says Sport Council official
'Very important': Dealership to match donations to Sharing Place

'Very important': Dealership to match donations to Sharing Place

'When you have an organization like Jim Wilson's stepping up … to support our organization and the impact we make in our community is a huge deal,' says official