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RED CARPET: Business leaders celebrated at annual Chamber awards

RED CARPET: Business leaders celebrated at annual Chamber awards

Check out who hit the red carpet for the Orillia Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards
Parents protest taking down Canada flag for temporary displays

Parents protest taking down Canada flag for temporary displays

'When the Canadian flag comes down, it sure makes people crazy,' trustee says of parents' reaction to swapping out flag to mark various events
Inaugural Soldiers' Ride event nearing $25,000 fundraising goal

Inaugural Soldiers' Ride event nearing $25,000 fundraising goal

'We wanted an event that would draw in people from all around, and even as far and wide as Toronto and surrounding area,' says Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation official
Coalition hosting referendum on private clinics today, Saturday

Coalition hosting referendum on private clinics today, Saturday

Citizen-run vote to be held today and Saturday in protest of Ford government’s Bill 60; Local residents can participate outside Opera House from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight
Orillia-made Fairmile was 'the little ship that made history'

Orillia-made Fairmile was 'the little ship that made history'

Fairmile Q116 exploded, killing one, before it could be sent on a test run in 1943, audience learns at OMAH History Speaker Series event
LETTER: Frost has a powerful bite

LETTER: Frost has a powerful bite

It's an annoyance for hobby gardeners, but it's serious business for farmers trying to make a living, says letter writer
LETTER: Former GG's report a matter of national security

LETTER: Former GG's report a matter of national security

'It should be clear to all Canadians that information regarding our national security cannot be shared publicly,' says letter writer
Barrie man arrested in child pornography investigation

Barrie man arrested in child pornography investigation

Investigation began in January after investigators received a tip concerning the distribution of child pornography within a website chat
Chamber awards recognize local business leaders at Opera House

Chamber awards recognize local business leaders at Opera House

'We try to support as many local events, charities, and teams as we can. For us, it’s not about just writing a cheque, it’s so much more than that,' said McLean and Dickey official
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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