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Boyd Balkwill Memorial Tournament returns after three-year hiatus

Boyd Balkwill Memorial Tournament returns after three-year hiatus

'We are excited to once again host teams from across Ontario at our memorial tournament,' said granddaughter of Boyd Balkwill; Games begin Friday
Musicians to celebrate Lightfoot on Mariposa stage opening night

Musicians to celebrate Lightfoot on Mariposa stage opening night

The Way We Feel — A Lightfoot Celebration hits main stage July 7
Stretch of Coldwater Street now closed for construction

Stretch of Coldwater Street now closed for construction

'Revitalization of our downtown waterfront area is a major undertaking but will be well worth it once complete,' says mayor
New podcast gives voice to Indigenous youth from across Canada

New podcast gives voice to Indigenous youth from across Canada

'Indigenous young people are powerful agents of change in their communities, across Canada, and around the world,' says official
National Upcycling Day event will support Dress for Success

National Upcycling Day event will support Dress for Success

Hip Chick Design, Rachel Callan Photography teaming up in support of Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie
LETTER: Helping those in need isn't always easy financially

LETTER: Helping those in need isn't always easy financially

'If money was not an issue everything could be resolved to most peoples satisfaction' says reader
Public forum: Township residents don't want to be 'from Orillia'

Public forum: Township residents don't want to be 'from Orillia'

Meeting about city's boundary expansion plans draws a crowd to Orillia City Centre as consultants unveil plans for potential annexation of 280 hectares
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
New artsy tote is local entrepreneurs' 'love letter' to Orillia

New artsy tote is local entrepreneurs' 'love letter' to Orillia

'A lot of the response I’m getting is people love Orillia but there haven’t been designs that encapsulate what Orillia means to them,' says business owner of 'Sunny Tote'
Motorcyclist charged with impaired after fleeing crash scene

Motorcyclist charged with impaired after fleeing crash scene

After the collision, the driver pushed the bike away from the scene, eventually leaving it on the ground and abandoning the vehicle, police say