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LETTER: Season's greetings or happy holidays is just fine

LETTER: Season's greetings or happy holidays is just fine

'It shows they understand that it is a festive season but not everyone shares the same celebration of Christmas,' says letter writer
Otaco was front and centre at world-class event (3 photos)

Otaco was front and centre at world-class event (3 photos)

At the first world championship plowing match in 1953, Orillia had a significant presence within the so-called 'Tent City'
LETTER: Canada feels like it's 'corroding from the inside'

LETTER: Canada feels like it's 'corroding from the inside'

Circumstances led man to find himself living on the streets that has given him a 'street-level view of the problems facing and it's decidedly not good'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Amber Alert issued for two missing 13-year-olds in Alliston (update: found safe)

Amber Alert issued for two missing 13-year-olds in Alliston (update: found safe)

The Amber Alert has been cancelled
'Really excited': Uber likely coming to Orillia in near future

'Really excited': Uber likely coming to Orillia in near future

'We’ve sort of greenlit their process, and it's up to them to put in an application for a licence, which they'll do … hopefully by early next week,' says Mayor Don McIsaac
Community Foundation hands out $40K in grants to local charities

Community Foundation hands out $40K in grants to local charities

Recipients include St. James' Loonie Lunch, Independent Living Services, Youth Haven
LETTER: Issue with MPP Dunlop is leadership, says reader

LETTER: Issue with MPP Dunlop is leadership, says reader

Constituents want 'a clear explanation of the purpose of legislation not a form letter from the PC staff,' laments letter writer
New Collingwood sculpture a ‘celebration’ of LGBTQ life

New Collingwood sculpture a ‘celebration’ of LGBTQ life

‘This represents more than just an aesthetic piece for Collingwood,’ says president of Rainbow Club of South Georgian Bay
LETTER: Local groups urge feds to protect natural areas

LETTER: Local groups urge feds to protect natural areas

'We are counting on you to protect the little bit of wildlife and habitat we have remaining in southern Ontario,' groups tell federal minister