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LETTER: Ford government 'at war with the environment'

LETTER: Ford government 'at war with the environment'

If province continues down this path, 'the environment is in imminent danger of calamity,' says letter writer
COLUMN: Is it still 'art' with artificial intelligence?

COLUMN: Is it still 'art' with artificial intelligence?

'Using this new technology has been a wildly entertaining rabbit hole I've fallen into, and it can be addictive for some who have a bit of time and an endless imagination,' writes Kevin Lamb
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Snowfall could bring up to 10 cm to Orillia this Sunday

Snowfall could bring up to 10 cm to Orillia this Sunday

Environment Canada issues weather travel advisory for tonight, as local snowfall can reduce visibility and cause slippery road conditions
'A bit overwhelming': Oro-Medonte veteran earns national award

'A bit overwhelming': Oro-Medonte veteran earns national award

'I really enjoy helping veterans and their families in need. I don’t do it for the recognition. I do it because it’s the right thing,' says Fern Taillefer
COLUMN: Jason McCoy, playwright pen The Christmas Note

COLUMN: Jason McCoy, playwright pen The Christmas Note

'The Christmas Note is bits of White Christmas, It’s A Wonderful Life with a tiny smidge of A Star Is Born with a villain that is more villainy than The Grinch'
Oro Moraine the focus of upcoming information session

Oro Moraine the focus of upcoming information session

Event taking place Dec. 10 in Jarratt
Meet the new boss: Johnston set to become Barrie's police chief

Meet the new boss: Johnston set to become Barrie's police chief

'We have been our own worst enemies,' concedes Chief-designate Rich Johnston who wants officers to be 'public sentinels or guardians in a society where there are expectations of us to be professional'
Paper Planes Play Café touching down in Orillia

Paper Planes Play Café touching down in Orillia

'I really want to use this space to be community oriented,' says owner of business setting up shop at former Brownstone site
Storing e-bikes? Fire department has some important advice

Storing e-bikes? Fire department has some important advice

'Devices that contain lithium-ion batteries do pose a fire risk should they be improperly cared for or become damaged,' says fire official