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Orillia warming centre is one of several in Simcoe County

Orillia warming centre is one of several in Simcoe County

Centres to open this winter on nights where Environment Canada predicts overnight temperatures to fall below -15 degrees Celsius for at least two hours
Wye Marsh to tap into basics of maple syrup at upcoming workshop

Wye Marsh to tap into basics of maple syrup at upcoming workshop

Hosted by the Wye Marsh Sap Suckers volunteer group, an introductory workshop from sap to sweetwater to syrup will be taking place Saturday
Long-time Barrie mayor eyes district chair post in Muskoka

Long-time Barrie mayor eyes district chair post in Muskoka

'Many of the challenges facing Muskoka are those I believe I can bring my energy and experience to addressing,' says outgoing Barrie mayor, who did not seek fourth term
'Devastating': Popular family restaurant in Washago closes doors

'Devastating': Popular family restaurant in Washago closes doors

'Inflation is astronomical and soaring out of control' while labour shortage worsens, making running a restaurant a 'losing battle,' owner laments
County council closes controversial chapter on library co-op plan

County council closes controversial chapter on library co-op plan

CAO says 'lessons learned,' council makes no comments on report finding county contravened Municipal Act with closed meeting discussion and vote
SIU ends investigation into Bracebridge incident

SIU ends investigation into Bracebridge incident

Director says reported injury was not within SIU's mandate
Orillia ProNet purchases Downtown Computers

Orillia ProNet purchases Downtown Computers

Longtime owner of Downtown Computers says local customers are 'in the best of hands' with Orillia ProNet
Beware variety of cryptocurrency scams: OPP

Beware variety of cryptocurrency scams: OPP

Residents in north Simcoe have lost more than $1.2M to scams, frauds this year, say OPP
Mariposa Folk Foundation seeks new directors for board

Mariposa Folk Foundation seeks new directors for board

Board provides oversight and governance for the Mariposa Folk Festival and its Festival Organizing Group and other initiatives
COLUMN: A life, a family forever scarred by horror of war

COLUMN: A life, a family forever scarred by horror of war

As we approach Nov. 11, columnist shares touching family story of love, loss and remembrance