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LETTER: Apply windfall profits tax to fossil fuel industry

LETTER: Apply windfall profits tax to fossil fuel industry

Canada should follow European Union's lead, letter writer says
WATCH: Ford offers to rescind legislation if union stops strike

WATCH: Ford offers to rescind legislation if union stops strike

Ford says province will rescind Section 33 if CUPE agrees to 'similar gesture of good faith'
Remembrance Day event returns to Orillia library this week

Remembrance Day event returns to Orillia library this week

'When we are saying their names or speaking of them, they are never really gone. That’s why it’s important that we do this,' said library official
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
LETTER: Why are boards shutting down local schools?

LETTER: Why are boards shutting down local schools?

Letter writer believes school closures didn't meet threshold under Education Act guideline; says SCDSB and SMCDSB decision to close schools is 'easy way out'
Local man hopes to strong-arm his way to a world title

Local man hopes to strong-arm his way to a world title

'I am definitely one of the top three strongmen in the world at the moment,' says The Moose, a fitness centre owner who practises what he preaches
Supply low, demand high in region's cottage market: expert

Supply low, demand high in region's cottage market: expert

The Fall Cottage show is taking place Nov. 11 to 13 at the International Centre in Mississauga where guests can learn more about cottage lifestyle and market trends
Georgian College holding in-person open house Nov. 12

Georgian College holding in-person open house Nov. 12

Prospective students can learn about college experience, opportunities at Orillia campus on Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. until noon
Documentary to shine spotlight on declining loon population

Documentary to shine spotlight on declining loon population

Loons: A Cry from the Mist will premiere Nov. 18 during Fall Cottage Life Show
Hundreds gather to remember in Oro-Medonte (12 photos)

Hundreds gather to remember in Oro-Medonte (12 photos)

'We have to pass the torch on to younger folk who will keep the remembrance going for ... decades to come for all those who never made it back home,' mayor says