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No ice is safe: 'Tis the season to be careful, officials warn

No ice is safe: 'Tis the season to be careful, officials warn

Organization urges people to stay away from edges of waterways as spring, milder weather approaches
'Fabulous' new Shivers & Sizzles festival on tap in Orillia

'Fabulous' new Shivers & Sizzles festival on tap in Orillia

Inaugural event in April will feature 'incredible music lineup', ice-carving presentation and interactive drumming performance geared toward children
City mum on details, earmarks $200K for ongoing legal disputes

City mum on details, earmarks $200K for ongoing legal disputes

Claims made against the city relate to an employment issue, the West Orillia Sports Complex, and a human rights complaint
'Exams are part of life': Parents upset about school board policy

'Exams are part of life': Parents upset about school board policy

‘Having no exams sends a signal: that you can cruise and rescue a credit and we’ll pass you anyway,' says parent of Simcoe County District School Board policy
Orillia library's March break activities gaining 'STEAM'

Orillia library's March break activities gaining 'STEAM'

Library invites community to 'create, play, mix, and mingle' starting March 13
Local students brewing up support for Lighthouse

Local students brewing up support for Lighthouse

Café at Keystone Montessori has raised more than $200 so far
LETTER: Ford urged to stop 'starving' public health care

LETTER: Ford urged to stop 'starving' public health care

'Privatized, for-profit clinics are not the answer,' says letter writer who calls on province to 'improve and preserve our public health-care system'
LETTER: Former skeptic says EVs are a sound investment

LETTER: Former skeptic says EVs are a sound investment

'The horror stories about EVs also occur with gas vehicles but the latter is not news,' says letter writer who urges people to 'embrace change' and try EVs
Murder victim's family still struggling to come to grips with death

Murder victim's family still struggling to come to grips with death

'Ryan was more than just an addict. He was a really good person, kind-hearted,' says widow of husband who was stabbed in a 'frenzied attack' at drug house
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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