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Speaking of Wildlife owner pens book about 'legendary' opossum

Speaking of Wildlife owner pens book about 'legendary' opossum

New children's book, Larry the Opossum Has No Eyes, is based on an opossum that found refuge at the sanctuary; 'Nothing stopped him,' says author
COLUMN: They're not pretty, but turkey vultures have grace

COLUMN: They're not pretty, but turkey vultures have grace

These 'birds are moving northwards to boldly go where no turkey vultures have gone before, to discover new areas to make nests and survive,' says columnist
Popular Horticultural Society plant sale set to bloom in May

Popular Horticultural Society plant sale set to bloom in May

Oro-Medonte group has lots of events planned as spring returns to the region
Award-winning film comes to Orillia for two showings

Award-winning film comes to Orillia for two showings

Mariposa Arts Theatre Film Night features Riceboy Sleeps, which recently won the Rogers Best Canadian Film Award
COLUMN: Grandfather's old chair like part of the family

COLUMN: Grandfather's old chair like part of the family

Well-loved recliner is 'a reminder of his warmth and humour and the continuity of family embodied in this one, well-loved piece of furniture'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Big need': Owner hopes new business becomes jewel of community

'Big need': Owner hopes new business becomes jewel of community

'As the market is changing, people want something more sustainable, and down to earth. That’s sort of where my edge kind of comes in,' says goldsmith
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'