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OSMH 'exploring' partnership with academic facility for new home

OSMH 'exploring' partnership with academic facility for new home

'Having those affiliations to academic centres means we can grow our own more effectively,' OSMH CEO Carmine Stumpo said during 'fireside chat' with community
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: How 'The Trillium' came into bloom

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: How 'The Trillium' came into bloom

Village Media has expanded to Queen’s Park, where our experienced team will cover every angle of provincial politics. Here's how the new site came together — at warp speed
ADOPT ME: Blind, bonded brothers have love to share

ADOPT ME: Blind, bonded brothers have love to share

Noir and Omar ended up at Orillia shelter after suffering from eye infections in Egypt
Orillia library hosting grand opening of Makerspace

Orillia library hosting grand opening of Makerspace

Visitors can learn about laser cutter, 3D printer, vinyl cutter and create a personalized take-home project at this fun, all-ages, interactive event Saturday
City has 'head start' on net-zero goal: Sustainable Orillia

City has 'head start' on net-zero goal: Sustainable Orillia

'We in the community will be challenged to make small — sometimes big — changes,' group warns, noting city's climate change action plan will show the way
Enbridge, Oro-Medonte Fire team up to improve home safety

Enbridge, Oro-Medonte Fire team up to improve home safety

The partnership aims to reduce fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths; this year, Enbridge Gas invested $250,000 in Safe Community Project Zero, providing alarms to Ontario residents
LETTER: Province's plan to improve health care falls short

LETTER: Province's plan to improve health care falls short

Proposed changes may help improve the situation in 10 or more years but that is a long time 'viewed from a senior's perspective,' says letter writer
COLUMN: Mountains of digital data leave us vulnerable

COLUMN: Mountains of digital data leave us vulnerable

Failed hard drive full of personal history makes photojournalist Kevin Lamb realize 'data is a fragile and fleeting thing'
Inclement weather cancels all area school buses

Inclement weather cancels all area school buses

Schools remain open
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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