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COLUMN: Do you remember old slogans? Marketing matters

COLUMN: Do you remember old slogans? Marketing matters

Columnist wonders how people are impacted by product pitches ... from memorable jingles to the right (or wrong) spokesperson
Motorcyclist killed after leaving road, crashing into bulldozer

Motorcyclist killed after leaving road, crashing into bulldozer

Police say a 29-year-old was killed in Saturday evening crash in the Township of Muskoka Lakes
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
UPDATE: SIU investigating self-inflicted gunshot death

UPDATE: SIU investigating self-inflicted gunshot death

Attempts were made to negotiate with the man over several hours, SIU says
'Cool tricks': Snowbirds wow thousands at Barrie Airshow

'Cool tricks': Snowbirds wow thousands at Barrie Airshow

From in the sky to on the ground, event had plenty for people to see and do
Midland Butter Tart Festival draws huge crowds, 'rave reviews'

Midland Butter Tart Festival draws huge crowds, 'rave reviews'

Joanne Chappelle picks up two awards, including coveted best in show at this year's 'banner' event, which attracted an estimated 60,000 people
Excitement grows over $150K grant for Rama Community Farm

Excitement grows over $150K grant for Rama Community Farm

Ontario Trillium Foundation funding will 'go a long way' to enhance operations, says chief
County welcomes 38 new Canadians at citizenship ceremony

County welcomes 38 new Canadians at citizenship ceremony

New citizens who pledged allegiance to Canada on Saturday come from 20 countries
Canadian Blood Services issues call for 100K new donors

Canadian Blood Services issues call for 100K new donors

In the wake of the pandemic, only a small group of donors have been filling hospital blood banks and new blood and plasma donors are needed, agency says
Air show soars into Barrie

Air show soars into Barrie