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LETTER: Champlain Monument base should become speakers' corner

LETTER: Champlain Monument base should become speakers' corner

'Those that can’t live without the statue can talk publicly on a Saturday afternoon and vent their emotions,' says letter writer
Severn Sound Environmental Association awards returning in March

Severn Sound Environmental Association awards returning in March

Nominations being accepted for awards, which were cancelled the past two years due to the pandemic
Orillia man 'overwhelmed' by response, but still pursuing MAID

Orillia man 'overwhelmed' by response, but still pursuing MAID

'I’m not changing my mind,' says Tyler Dunlop, who is grateful for support from community
Snowga fundraiser will help Sharing Place stretch its dollars

Snowga fundraiser will help Sharing Place stretch its dollars

Outdoor yoga event taking place Feb. 4 on Leacock Museum grounds; 'The need ... has never been greater than now,' says organizer
ADOPT ME: Ruben is looking for affection

ADOPT ME: Ruben is looking for affection

This cat should be in a home without other animals
Barrie woman accused in pedestrian crash released on bail

Barrie woman accused in pedestrian crash released on bail

Cassie Korzenko, who is charged with three counts of impaired driving causing bodily harm, had been in custody since Dec. 1 crash
Grant allows Lakehead to study app for adolescent mental health

Grant allows Lakehead to study app for adolescent mental health

'We have an opportunity to turn the phones that youth already have in their pockets into a positive resource,' says clinical psychologist
Orillia Vocal Ensemble seeking new members

Orillia Vocal Ensemble seeking new members

Choir rehearsals returning Jan. 31 at St. Paul's Centre
Barlow captains team to victory at Top Prospects Game

Barlow captains team to victory at Top Prospects Game

Orillia native Colby Barlow, who plays for the Owen Sound Attack, scored in 4-2 win; Barrie Colts defenceman Beau Akey also played
LETTER: Negative thoughts about MAID are 'nonsense'

LETTER: Negative thoughts about MAID are 'nonsense'

'MAID is not the cause of, nor the response to, failures and weaknesses of our health-care and social safety net systems,' says letter writer