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Area author brings faded ghost town history into the light

Area author brings faded ghost town history into the light

Andrew Hind’s newest book details stories from 14 towns within Muskoka, Haliburton, Parry Sound, Nipissing, and Temiskaming
Writing helped turn darkness of catastrophic injuries into light

Writing helped turn darkness of catastrophic injuries into light

'I went from probably not supposed to be here to getting books published and enjoying my family again. It is possible,' says local published author
Orillia man accused of killing realtor to be tried for murder

Orillia man accused of killing realtor to be tried for murder

John Collins was in court earlier this week and has been committed to trial on first-degree murder in the slaying of a Collingwood woman
Leacock Care Centre resident's Blue Jays wish comes true

Leacock Care Centre resident's Blue Jays wish comes true

Jack Gourlie, 91, got to take in Jays game as part of home's wish-granting program
'Unique' Ozobots introduced at Orillia Public Library

'Unique' Ozobots introduced at Orillia Public Library

Ozobots 'let kids have the chance to experience something different ... and is a really accessible way to code,' explains library official
Orillia OPP officer assaulted during arrest, police say

Orillia OPP officer assaulted during arrest, police say

Two males became combative and attempted to flee custody
LETTER: Homeless people are 'not trash you just throw away'

LETTER: Homeless people are 'not trash you just throw away'

'They had little to begin with, now they have nothing.' says letter writer who was 'heartbroken' to learn the city cleared a homeless encampment
Cabins, grocery store helped transform Bayou Park in 1950s

Cabins, grocery store helped transform Bayou Park in 1950s

Ernie Glass and his wife, Myrtle, built five cabins and turned a garage into a store that sold all the staples and was home to popular pinball machine
Get dirty: Ruff Mudder returns to Stayner this month

Get dirty: Ruff Mudder returns to Stayner this month

'The person and dog who win are the ones who cross the finish line with the biggest smiles,' says organizer of 5.5 kilometre canine obstacle course for dogs and their humans
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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