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County offering free diversity ambassador training sessions

County offering free diversity ambassador training sessions

Training offers 'valuable tools that support with leading diversity awareness in the workplace and throughout our communities'
YMCA gets $50K for new staffer to assist newcomers to region

YMCA gets $50K for new staffer to assist newcomers to region

New role will help local newcomers navigate the 'many obstacles' they face upon arriving in Canada and will 'have a huge impact on their new lives'
Orillia doctor, officials weigh in on plan for private clinics

Orillia doctor, officials weigh in on plan for private clinics

'We really need to do something different to catch up and bring those patients in for those surgeries,' says Orillia doctor who is president of Ontario Medical Association
Local teachers have multiple choices for exams post-pandemic

Local teachers have multiple choices for exams post-pandemic

Exams ‘might not be the most enlightened way of assessing people,' says education program chair at Orillia campus of Lakehead University
Ford talks bail reform while calling for Criminal Code changes

Ford talks bail reform while calling for Criminal Code changes

It was unclear what provincial remedies Ford is considering, but a legislative committee in Ontario is also studying the issue
Bone-chilling temperatures on the way for Orillia, region

Bone-chilling temperatures on the way for Orillia, region

'With that wind chill, it can be very dangerous and freeze flesh in minutes,' said Environment Canada's senior climatologist
This week in OrilliaMatters+: BIG new contest coming soon

This week in OrilliaMatters+: BIG new contest coming soon

Plus, go Inside the Village with a new direct way to reach Frisco and Scott
LETTER: Cenotaph should replace Champlain in city's park

LETTER: Cenotaph should replace Champlain in city's park

'Many of the war memorials across the country are located in municipal parks or highly visible and easily accessible locations,' notes letter writer
Local woman 'bouncing off the walls' after Soldiers' jackpot win

Local woman 'bouncing off the walls' after Soldiers' jackpot win

'I’ve already booked a family trip to Mexico,' says Irene Jensen, who won more than $19K in January's Soldiers' 50/50 draw
LETTER: It's time to bring Champlain 'home where he belongs'

LETTER: It's time to bring Champlain 'home where he belongs'

'Removing the statue of the 17th-century explorer does not change the more recent history. It does nothing to make amends for the grievous damage done to First Nations,' says letter writer