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Elmvale Flea Market kicked off new season this weekend

Elmvale Flea Market kicked off new season this weekend

'I like looking at different unique things and retro items,' said Orillia's Gail Sheridan who is a regular at the flea market
HRC survivors mark Mother's Day with memorial service at monument

HRC survivors mark Mother's Day with memorial service at monument

'This was not a facility for people, it was a drop-off centre for people they gave up on,' said former HRC resident Jack White, of Orillia
COLUMN: Electrifying the world comes with challenges

COLUMN: Electrifying the world comes with challenges

'Ontario is not a great fit for solar power. We are a cloudy region, and winter, when future heat pump demand will be high, offers brief daylight hours,' says science columnist
Georgian College hosting Therapeutic Animal Conference

Georgian College hosting Therapeutic Animal Conference

May 25 event 'provides an opportunity to learn about the human-animal connection'
Poll is proof Ontarians want to ride their bikes more: coalition

Poll is proof Ontarians want to ride their bikes more: coalition

Results of the poll suggest Ontarians want more investment into cycling infrastructure and road safety
Gardening alert! Frost advisory issued for Orillia and area

Gardening alert! Frost advisory issued for Orillia and area

Temperatures will drop to near the freezing mark overnight into early Monday morning, Environment Canada says
'An honour': Three new inductees enter Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

'An honour': Three new inductees enter Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

'It has always been about the kids and helping them chase their dreams,' said Dave Dunn who was inducted alongside John French and Alan Brahmst
Local woman's health struggle leads to suicide in Norwegian jail

Local woman's health struggle leads to suicide in Norwegian jail

'She would get stuck on a thought and it would just go over and over again and just drive her nuts,' says Lori Stephens, whose daughter, Jessica, died by suicide in March
GUEST COLUMN: Conservancy raising money to protect alvar

GUEST COLUMN: Conservancy raising money to protect alvar

'I believe it is our responsibility as Canadians to preserve these natural areas for many reasons,' says volunteer
COLUMN: Gardening can dig up some prickly challenges

COLUMN: Gardening can dig up some prickly challenges

Roses, raspberries, nettles, hawthorns and gooseberries 'will readily and efficiently defend themselves,' warns columnist