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It's time to spring forward this weekend ... despite controversy

It's time to spring forward this weekend ... despite controversy

Some experts say research proves 'that permanent standard time should be adopted' while others say 'everybody who's tried it has abandoned it'
'Finding my way': Military veteran draws inspiration from art

'Finding my way': Military veteran draws inspiration from art

'After painting, I’m calm and able to face my realities free from a clouded mind,' says Trish Legault
'Heartbeat of our nation': Traditional Pow Wow returns to Georgian

'Heartbeat of our nation': Traditional Pow Wow returns to Georgian

'It’s great to have the drums back on campus, to see the vendors (and) to see all of the dancers,' says Georgian College official
Concert tour bringing 'Music of the Night' to Georgian Theatre

Concert tour bringing 'Music of the Night' to Georgian Theatre

Musical concert celebrating Andrew Lloyd Webber's 75th birthday will take place March 26
Unique program gives local seniors the 'strength to get back up'

Unique program gives local seniors the 'strength to get back up'

'Since joining this program I’ve gotten so much of my strength and flexibility back,' says 80-year-old of CrossFit Orillia's Legends Lunch initiative
David Wilcox wows crowd at sold-out show in Barrie

David Wilcox wows crowd at sold-out show in Barrie

Canadian rock veteran taps into extensive catalogue of hits during concert at The Ranch
Coulson Concerts presents new folk, roots music series

Coulson Concerts presents new folk, roots music series

Hosted by singer-songwriter Anne Walker, this series taking place in Oro-Medonte's Coulson Church will offer six performances by Canadian musicians
Final community workshop on new Orillia skate park coming up

Final community workshop on new Orillia skate park coming up

'The feedback we receive through the upcoming workshop on March 22 will help to finalize the preferred design option,' says Orillia mayor
LETTER: Where's the concern about downtown development?

LETTER: Where's the concern about downtown development?

'Put the high rises someplace else in the city,' says letter writer
'Incredibly exciting' World Cup event coming to region next week

'Incredibly exciting' World Cup event coming to region next week

Kris Mahler, who started ski racing as a child at Craigleith Ski Club, will be part of the Canadian team on the hill from March 16-18