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RISE 2023: See how Georgian College is 'changing the world'

RISE 2023: See how Georgian College is 'changing the world'

'Full-day event demonstrates our commitment to innovation, change-making, and the importance of cultivating a mindset of inquiry,' says official of April 5 event
County's next speaker series event to feature BDC economist

County's next speaker series event to feature BDC economist

You can learn how 'inflation, the rise of interest rates and the resulting economic slowdown are changing our business environment'
Midland councillor who collapsed during meeting on the mend

Midland councillor who collapsed during meeting on the mend

'Remember to love one another, it’s a short ride,' says Midland councillor who suddenly fell ill last week
'I couldn’t believe it': Area man celebrates $50K lottery win

'I couldn’t believe it': Area man celebrates $50K lottery win

Grandfather might embark on train trip to the Rockies in first class and plans to share windfall with kids and grandkids
Lakehead hosts unique local event to inspire future scientists

Lakehead hosts unique local event to inspire future scientists

'We just wanted to offer an in-person option for students to have fun with science after three years of a pandemic,' said Lakehead professor
SSEA honours local environmental champions' hard work, dedication

SSEA honours local environmental champions' hard work, dedication

'All these winners demonstrated an amazing passion for improving the environmental health of not only our region, but beyond the watershed,' Severn Sound Environmental Association executive director says
Lettuce prices likely to rise again amid California flooding

Lettuce prices likely to rise again amid California flooding

'Very concerning': All that extra water has flooded fields and delayed planting, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in crop damage
County extends eligibility for education bursary program

County extends eligibility for education bursary program

Bursaries available to Simcoe students entering any year of post-secondary education anywhere in Canada; Part-time students also eligible
PC proposal aims to expand local support for low-income seniors

PC proposal aims to expand local support for low-income seniors

Seniors 'deserve to have steady and reliable programs, services and income supports now and into the future,' says Dunlop
Mariposa School of Skating to mark 50th anniversary with gala

Mariposa School of Skating to mark 50th anniversary with gala

The club was founded in Orillia in 1973 and has boasted world champions such as Brian Orser, Elvis Stojko and many others