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Inaugural Vintage Market draws a crowd to downtown Orillia

Inaugural Vintage Market draws a crowd to downtown Orillia

Event runs until 5 p.m.; 'People are getting out and being present in our downtown. That’s a success in my eyes'
Donations needed for Street Cats Rescue after shelter fire

Donations needed for Street Cats Rescue after shelter fire

Blaze on Friday 'was nothing short of terrifying,' organization says
COLUMN: National Donut Day is a sweet reason to celebrate

COLUMN: National Donut Day is a sweet reason to celebrate

First observed in 1938 to honour Salvation Army volunteers who served the popular snack to First World War soldiers, pastry lovers mark National Donut Day on June 2
Poll: Northern readers less likely to want Charles on our money

Poll: Northern readers less likely to want Charles on our money

Recent Village Media polls point to regional divide over the monarchy
Two blood donation clinics coming to Orillia in June

Two blood donation clinics coming to Orillia in June

More donors are needed to help keep Canada’s 'lifeline' strong, says Canadian Blood Services
OP-ED: Canada Water Agency applauded by councillors

OP-ED: Canada Water Agency applauded by councillors

'Protecting our watershed is too important to waste any more time ... we need all levels of government to do more — and faster,' say councillors
Realtor saw 'lots' of potential on Oxford Street in 1895

Realtor saw 'lots' of potential on Oxford Street in 1895

The Moffat property, comprising 170 acres between Couchiching and Simcoe, had an abundance of gardens and pasture laid out into building and park lots
COLUMN: Golden Bachelor set to sashay into 'sunset years'

COLUMN: Golden Bachelor set to sashay into 'sunset years'

Dating after 60? On television! In this week's tongue-in-cheek column, Wendy predicts the pitfalls of ABC's newest Bachelor offering
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
French's Stand hopes to open this summer amid construction

French's Stand hopes to open this summer amid construction

'We are working with the city to try to figure out a way to get it open,' says owner of popular refreshment booth at Couchiching Beach Park