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COLUMN: Internet shorthand gets annoying PDQ

COLUMN: Internet shorthand gets annoying PDQ

In this week's column, Wendy says she doesn't know why we need so many abbreviations in our text messages and communications
Discovery Harbour hosting 'mid-winter social' on Family Day

Discovery Harbour hosting 'mid-winter social' on Family Day

Visitors will have the chance to explore historic Keating House, sample apple cider and gingersnap cookies and warm up with roast bannock over an open fire
Property crimes, violent crimes rise in Orillia over 2022: OPP

Property crimes, violent crimes rise in Orillia over 2022: OPP

Spike in sexual assaults is mostly related to new reporting procedures at retirement homes, says Orillia OPP detachment commander
Braestone Winter Classic raises more than $77K for cancer centre

Braestone Winter Classic raises more than $77K for cancer centre

Annual pond hockey tournament 'brings people together all while working together for a good cause'
Dynamic duo transforms engine repair shop into sound studio

Dynamic duo transforms engine repair shop into sound studio

'I am eager to connect with local musicians, with the local scene,' said Nixon Boyd who, with Taylor Knox, is the driving force behind Simcoe Mechanical studio
COLUMN: Pizza, where beauty is in the eye of the beholder

COLUMN: Pizza, where beauty is in the eye of the beholder

'It’s the innovators that have brought pizza to its place in our culture ... (and) paved the way for future food innovations and created lifelong pizza fans,' writes columnist
Collingwood man charged with murder was Brampton fire captain

Collingwood man charged with murder was Brampton fire captain

The City of Brampton confirmed James Schwalm has since been fired for cause, he is accused of killing his wife
LETTER: City needs to deal with 'impassable' snowy sidewalks

LETTER: City needs to deal with 'impassable' snowy sidewalks

Resident puts city on notice after frustrating walk to work along West Ridge Boulevard
First steamer built in Orillia enjoyed a rebirth as the Islay

First steamer built in Orillia enjoyed a rebirth as the Islay

The rebuilt 116-foot steamer could carry up to 350 passengers was a popular sight on local lakes, but was beached during the war and consumed by fire in 1919
Police nab 'armed, dangerous' man wanted in Rama incident

Police nab 'armed, dangerous' man wanted in Rama incident

The 24-year-old Orillia suspect, arrested in Barrie, is facing multiple charges included attempt to commit murder and discharging a firearm with intent