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Student union donation will create new bursaries at Lakehead

Student union donation will create new bursaries at Lakehead

Gift of $300K will see five bursaries created at Orillia campus, as well as enhanced 'student experience priorities'
Georgian College creates mental health peer support program

Georgian College creates mental health peer support program

New program, thanks to $100K donation from Bell Let's Talk, will 'provide non-clinical mental health support to both full- and part-time students'
BEHIND THE SCENES: Exploring charges against construction firm

BEHIND THE SCENES: Exploring charges against construction firm

A private construction company has been with six counts of criminal negligence causing death in last summer’s devastating crash on McKay Road
'Major issue': Orillia to consider regulating short-term rentals

'Major issue': Orillia to consider regulating short-term rentals

'We don't want to discourage new visitors, but ... we want to honour the residents here in town,' said councillor of plan to look into regulating local short-term rentals
Rama police seeking 'armed and dangerous' suspects

Rama police seeking 'armed and dangerous' suspects

Police say suspects pose risk to public safety after allegedly discharging a firearm on Rama First Nation land on Jan. 1
Man charged with impaired driving, fleeing police

Man charged with impaired driving, fleeing police

Charges laid after police tried to stop a vehicle Wednesday after his driving 'became a concern'
Cast off 'blanket of shame and lies,' local artist urges (9 photos)

Cast off 'blanket of shame and lies,' local artist urges (9 photos)

'Honesty is me being true to myself, and not letting others stop me from shining bright,' says one of four artists who participated in A Visual Reconciliation series event
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Why cyberattacks are soaring

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Why cyberattacks are soaring

A leading expert in cybersecurity explains the alarming spike in ransomware attacks — and what you should do to protect yourself
Water levels increasing at Lock 42 near Washago

Water levels increasing at Lock 42 near Washago

Public urged to use cation near waterways as Parks Canada opens discharge valves
Could international-level women's hockey be coming to region?

Could international-level women's hockey be coming to region?

'Bringing elite-level hockey to the area will also help inspire our next generation,' says official of attempt to bring Women's World Hockey Championship pre-competition to area