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COLUMN: We're looking for people to join new advisory board

COLUMN: We're looking for people to join new advisory board

New advisory board will help guide our news coverage and aims to include people from a wide range of backgrounds, representing various sectors
LETTER: Horseshoe Valley water issues 'simple and complex'

LETTER: Horseshoe Valley water issues 'simple and complex'

'The paying consumers aren’t concerned about legal complexities; they want an adequate supply of wholesome water,' says letter writer
Lake Simcoe tops list of best spots for skinny dipping in Canada

Lake Simcoe tops list of best spots for skinny dipping in Canada

'Just do it,' urges Orillia resident of enjoying life sans clothes. 'You’d be surprised how accepting most people are'
Here's what Orillia's election candidates spent on campaigns

Here's what Orillia's election candidates spent on campaigns

Don McIsaac, who won the race for mayor, spent $28,356 in his campaign
Storytellers of all ages sought for Arts Orillia theatre project

Storytellers of all ages sought for Arts Orillia theatre project

Goal of initiative is to 'build a community culture where exciting exchanges take place in the interest of inter-generational bridging'
MAT presenting 'classic, treasured play with timeless themes'

MAT presenting 'classic, treasured play with timeless themes'

Tickets now available for 'clever, campy, well-dressed comedy' Blithe Spirit, which will be hitting the Opera House stage later this month
LETTER: Backyard chickens not worth debating

LETTER: Backyard chickens not worth debating

'Let people have their chickens. End of story,' says letter writer
Opera House has been focal point of downtown since 1895

Opera House has been focal point of downtown since 1895

After a fire in 1915, the iconic downtown landmark was rebuilt and has drawn people to Mississaga Street for generations
GARDENING: It's time to get those beds ready for planting

GARDENING: It's time to get those beds ready for planting

There are some seeds you can start this month and many chores you can look after in advance of the warmer spring weather
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices