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School board offering programs for students on autism spectrum

School board offering programs for students on autism spectrum

Virtual and in-person programming will take place from October to December
'Really cool': Orillia's Halloween projection show is back

'Really cool': Orillia's Halloween projection show is back

'They will see some of the old stuff that they enjoyed last year and they will see something new,' says Derick Lehmann of show which goes tonight and October weekends
Most local mayoral candidates mum on Lake Simcoe plan

Most local mayoral candidates mum on Lake Simcoe plan

Question posed to all mayoral hopefuls, but only one in Ramara — and none in Orillia — have responded
GUEST COLUMN: Council appointment to chamber creates 'quagmire'

GUEST COLUMN: Council appointment to chamber creates 'quagmire'

Oro-Medonte Coun. Shawn Scott's directorship with chamber of commerce 'puts him in perpetual conflict,' says guest columnist
COLUMN: Salmon 'sniff' a path to life, death on Coldwater River

COLUMN: Salmon 'sniff' a path to life, death on Coldwater River

Chinook salmon navigate 24-kilometre journey from Matchedash Bay to Oro-Medonte to spawn and then die, explains columnist
British comedy duo bringing 'rollicking' holiday show to Orillia

British comedy duo bringing 'rollicking' holiday show to Orillia

James & Jamesy's O Christmas Tea coming to Orillia Opera House in November
LETTER: Deputy mayor's statements 'difficult to reconcile'

LETTER: Deputy mayor's statements 'difficult to reconcile'

Former Medonte Township councillor weighs in on water connection issues in Horseshoe Valley
Colts raise banner to honour Dale Hawerchuk (6 photos)

Colts raise banner to honour Dale Hawerchuk (6 photos)

Pre-game ceremony was an emotional tribute to former NHL star and long-time Colts bench boss who passed away in 2020
COLUMN: Eastern Phoebe are better known as flycatchers

COLUMN: Eastern Phoebe are better known as flycatchers

Eastern Phoebes can catch insects on the fly, and land to pick them up off the ground, columnist explains of unique and helpful creature
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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