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IN PICTURES: Drag show brings a little 'Spring Queening' to Barrie

IN PICTURES: Drag show brings a little 'Spring Queening' to Barrie

Glitter, glam and camp on display at sold-out entertainment event
Dance teacher realizes dream, brings 'beauty of ballet' to Orillia

Dance teacher realizes dream, brings 'beauty of ballet' to Orillia

'I want there to be a place where dancers can focus more on personal progress and improving technique,' says owner of Orillia Ballet Academy
'Remarkable' concert of cello, dance takes the stage in Orillia

'Remarkable' concert of cello, dance takes the stage in Orillia

A 'once-in-a-lifetime' event will feature solo musical performances with dance collaborations in a 'wordless conversation' between movement and sound
Nominees unveiled for 19th Orillia Business Leader of the Year award

Nominees unveiled for 19th Orillia Business Leader of the Year award

Winner from among the five nominees will be announced at Tuesday dinner at Hawk Ridge
COLUMN: For some local students, every day is Earth Day

COLUMN: For some local students, every day is Earth Day

While students have a lot on their minds these days, 'thankfully the preservation of a healthy world is high on their list of goals to achieve,' says columnist
Local musician shines spotlight on 'horrific' war in Ukraine

Local musician shines spotlight on 'horrific' war in Ukraine

'I don’t think anybody has put out music that really talks to the innocent people who are being affected,' says singer, noting portion of proceeds will aid global disasters
Saturday night shooting sends man to trauma centre: Police

Saturday night shooting sends man to trauma centre: Police

Police are still investigating but they believe the incident is isolated in nature
LETTER: Council lauded for addressing 'aggravating' STRs

LETTER: Council lauded for addressing 'aggravating' STRs

Letter writer suggests overnight parking ban be in place throughout year to address 'dangerous conditions'
GUEST COLUMN: More houses means more sewage, more problems

GUEST COLUMN: More houses means more sewage, more problems

Few regions seem prepared to meet costs, recruit expertise or understand land-use implications of wastewater management needed for housing expansion
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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