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OSMH nurse 'honoured' to receive 2023 Nightingale Award

OSMH nurse 'honoured' to receive 2023 Nightingale Award

Lynette Blum 'is an example of the finest in our profession,' says chief nursing executive at Orillia hospital
ADOPT ME: Hank the tank loves to be around people

ADOPT ME: Hank the tank loves to be around people

This three-year-old Labrador mix should be the only pet in the home
Local students 'hooked' after club's 'try out rowing' event

Local students 'hooked' after club's 'try out rowing' event

'I loved being on the lake and rowing with a crew. It was a lot of fun and a really great form of fitness training,' said student; Learn-to-Row weekends on horizon
Blues open Centennial Cup with 2-1 OT win against Steinbach

Blues open Centennial Cup with 2-1 OT win against Steinbach

Robert Strachan scored the overtime winner, while Noah Pak had a strong game in net to backstop Collingwood to victory in Portage la Prairie
Community Builders Awards: Local group of young leaders recognized for connecting the community through sustainability efforts

Community Builders Awards: Local group of young leaders recognized for connecting the community through sustainability efforts

The first-ever Young Leader Award goes to the Sustainable Orillia Youth Council for creating a space where young individuals have a voice in the future of our community
Increased provincial control aimed at lagging school boards: Lecce

Increased provincial control aimed at lagging school boards: Lecce

Minister targeting low grad rates, but the two biggest Simcoe County school boards ranked on the higher end with grad rates around 90 per cent
Despite construction, chamber expects 'good year' at Port of Orillia

Despite construction, chamber expects 'good year' at Port of Orillia

'We understand there might be a little bit of hiccups with construction, but we're still anticipating a full season for us,' said chamber president
Pretty Channel at Big Chute is aptly named, hikers discover

Pretty Channel at Big Chute is aptly named, hikers discover

Members of Orillia and Barrie chapters of the Ganaraska Hiking Club hiked the Pretty Channel at Big Chute, enjoying blue skies, sunshine and spectacular scenery
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Despite concerns, Oro-Medonte reverses course on Line 15 measures

Despite concerns, Oro-Medonte reverses course on Line 15 measures

Resident said pilot project measured worked 'very, very well' and are disappointed township has opted for a different approach one resident called 'baffling'