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'All about politics': Feds, under pressure, walk back gun bill

'All about politics': Feds, under pressure, walk back gun bill

Legislation change would have caused 'a virtual collapse of the industry,' says Elwood Epps owner, noting it would have impacted police and military as well
Applications open to fund beautification projects in Severn

Applications open to fund beautification projects in Severn

New grant created 'to invest in projects that will beautify and improve local spaces'
COLUMN: Now is the perfect time to build 'avian taverns

COLUMN: Now is the perfect time to build 'avian taverns

As habitat continues to disappear and natural nesting sites disappear, it's important to build nesting boxes for our feathered friends, says columnist
Beware romance scam as Valentine's Day approaches: OPP

Beware romance scam as Valentine's Day approaches: OPP

Victims may be contacted on dating websites or social media and then asked to switch to a different method of communication, police warn
Love on the rocks: Local couple are curling royalty of sorts

Love on the rocks: Local couple are curling royalty of sorts

'Wayne and Sherry Middaugh have both excelled at curling, as competitors and as coaches' and will talk about their road to success at upcoming event
'It's great hockey': Women's hockey takes centre ice in region

'It's great hockey': Women's hockey takes centre ice in region

Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association athletes impress and inspire during Secret Dream Gap Tour stop in region
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Rama woman living out her dreams through creating Indigenous art

Rama woman living out her dreams through creating Indigenous art

'I’m grateful to be able to share stories that help our community and make people feel seen and heard,' says Indigenous artist who directed and illustrated the Heart Like A Pow Wow animated short film
COLUMN: Brady's blunders lead to emotional deflation

COLUMN: Brady's blunders lead to emotional deflation

All-time great Tom Brady is retired again, so in this week's column Wendy offers some post-game analysis
Storytelling, book exchange will aid African grandmothers

Storytelling, book exchange will aid African grandmothers

Event taking place Feb. 25 at St. Paul's in Orillia