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'Special moment': Local twins reflect on view from top of the world

'Special moment': Local twins reflect on view from top of the world

Ava and Isabella Holmgren made history winning gold, silver at World Cyclocross Championship; 'I was overwhelmed with emotions,' recalls Isabella
'It makes no sense': Local teams frozen out of weekend tourney

'It makes no sense': Local teams frozen out of weekend tourney

Chaos resulting from multiple closures of local rinks mean Orillia teams can't play in Family Day event; 'This is super disappointing,' says local parent
Snowmobiler injured after hitting tree in Muskoka Lakes Township

Snowmobiler injured after hitting tree in Muskoka Lakes Township

Driver, from Nova Scotia, taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
Local musician set to perform at St. Paul's Friday night

Local musician set to perform at St. Paul's Friday night

Sammy will bring her blues, rock and old-school country to Pub Night stage in downtown Orillia
Preliminary hearing phase begins for teens accused of murder

Preliminary hearing phase begins for teens accused of murder

Victim, 17, shot and killed outside south-end Barrie home Nov. 19, 2021
Atrium residents share the love at Valentine's Day fundraiser

Atrium residents share the love at Valentine's Day fundraiser

Event at Orillia retirement home brings in $400 for 'wonderful organization,' the Alzheimer's Society
Fatalities, collisions on Ontario roads increased in 2022

Fatalities, collisions on Ontario roads increased in 2022

Police report increase of 44 motor-vehicle incident fatalities, nearly 14,000 more collisions over 2021
Former county library co-op CEO wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Former county library co-op CEO wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Gayle Hall recognized for 'all of the significant innovative work that she has done for the broader library sector'
Mayor wants to put brakes on city's transit system deficit

Mayor wants to put brakes on city's transit system deficit

Majority of councillors argue against mayor's deadline; 'With respect, I think that that report needs to be meaningful, not rushed,' said Coun. Durnford
COLUMN: Valentine's Day goes far beyond your sweetheart

COLUMN: Valentine's Day goes far beyond your sweetheart

On Valentine's Day, columnist reminds people love comes in all forms, shapes and sizes, and can be celebrated in many different ways