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Lake Simcoe Ice Company thrived in late 19th century

Lake Simcoe Ice Company thrived in late 19th century

Lake Simcoe Ice Company was a big, growing business until the early years of the 20th century, cutting blocks of ice from frozen surface of Lake Simcoe
Happy New Year, Orillia!

Happy New Year, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Rotary Place reopening, but user groups still face challenges

Rotary Place reopening, but user groups still face challenges

Facility expected to reopen next week; shutdown led to frustration among users, parents
GOAT tops university's list of words to banish for 2023

GOAT tops university's list of words to banish for 2023

'Quiet quitting', 'gaslighting' and 'it is what it is' are among this year's list of 10 banished words and phrases, university reveals
Man apprehended in Midland after disturbance in Penetanguishene

Man apprehended in Midland after disturbance in Penetanguishene

OPP officers located vehicle on King Street in Midland where police cruisers briefly blocked road while male in crisis was taken into custody
Collingwood hopes to make a splash with national climate grant

Collingwood hopes to make a splash with national climate grant

‘Even though Collingwood is a smaller community, its leadership on climate issues ... punches way above its weight. We thought that was worth recognizing,' says official
Local bar manager hopes Uber will drive locals to celebrate tonight

Local bar manager hopes Uber will drive locals to celebrate tonight

'I'm hoping that with live entertainment … and with the options of taxis, (Steer) and Uber that people will decide, ‘Hey, let's go out,’ said Studabaker's general manager
COLUMN: Orillia's Ray Flaherty was an unforgettable character

COLUMN: Orillia's Ray Flaherty was an unforgettable character

Celebration of life was lively and reminiscent of a long-ago hockey game at the boisterous Orillia community centre, says columnist
Health-conscious mom starts local organic baby food business

Health-conscious mom starts local organic baby food business

'Riley's Kitchen is filling a (need) ...People are looking for more whole-food products with simple ingredients to feed their families,' said business owner/mom
Snowmobile tour operator shuts down (Update: County responds)

Snowmobile tour operator shuts down (Update: County responds)

Company stops offering snowmobile tours after interaction with county forestry official; owner says move will cause ripple effect throughout local economy