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Hospital's 'sister in the trenches' revels in role of mentor

Hospital's 'sister in the trenches' revels in role of mentor

'It was never something I thought I would be so passionate about, but it’s really rewarding,' says journeyperson named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women
LETTER: Desperation underlines affordable housing crisis

LETTER: Desperation underlines affordable housing crisis

'There is no possible way to talk about the housing crisis without also talking about human trafficking and sex work. None. They go hand in hand,' says letter writer
'Huge accomplishment:' Ultimate player catches spot on Team Canada

'Huge accomplishment:' Ultimate player catches spot on Team Canada

Local athlete Brianna Prentice will be heading to England this summer to compete as part of Canadian National Ultimate Team
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Citizen pushed stretcher through snow to help person in distress

Citizen pushed stretcher through snow to help person in distress

'While the snow was a frustration for us, many saw it as an opportunity to demonstrate their goodwill and caring for their neighbours,' said Orillia fire official
Rug Hookers honour founding member, mark 50 years of existence

Rug Hookers honour founding member, mark 50 years of existence

'If I was crippled and I couldn’t hook anymore, I would still get somebody to bring me here so that I could meet with all my friends,' says \last founding member of Huronia group
Blood donation clinics coming to Orillia in January

Blood donation clinics coming to Orillia in January

Clinics taking place Jan. 9 and 12
Severn Township monument honours children who died 'too soon'

Severn Township monument honours children who died 'too soon'

'I think it’s important for the history of our community,' says local resident of monument now at Severn Shores Public School
Crews working 'around the clock' to clear city streets, sidewalks

Crews working 'around the clock' to clear city streets, sidewalks

Impact of 'significant weather event' is still being felt after brutal winter storm dropped almost 70 centimetres of snow on Christmas Day
Young activist ensures BFN students can ride the bus

Young activist ensures BFN students can ride the bus

Lola Monague from Beausoleil First Nation demonstrates how to make change by trusting that a team effort will eventually develop