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Local high school students to tackle global issues at model UN event

Local high school students to tackle global issues at model UN event

Participants in Tuesday's event will debate rare earth mineral mining, transnational organized crime and mental health
LETTER: Ford's Bill 165 would be bad for environment

LETTER: Ford's Bill 165 would be bad for environment

'Our premier seems to think that there is a substantial future in Ontario for much more use of ‘fossil’ gas,' says letter writer
Oro-Medonte mom sinks teeth into books about dental hygiene for kids

Oro-Medonte mom sinks teeth into books about dental hygiene for kids

'I’ve learned what a battle it is to get the kids to do this on a regular basis and see the importance of long-term health,' says Oro-Medonte author
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Locals brave Simcoe polar plunge in support of Palestinian aid

Locals brave Simcoe polar plunge in support of Palestinian aid

'It's the least we can do with people dying over there, so this is nothing compared to what they are going through,' says supporter
Checkmates: Simcoe County Chess Club appeals to all level of players

Checkmates: Simcoe County Chess Club appeals to all level of players

'Chess is a beautiful sport where people can use their creative skills to come up with beautiful solutions to problems,' says co-founder
LETTER: More distractions the last thing needed on Hwy. 400

LETTER: More distractions the last thing needed on Hwy. 400

'This, if nothing else, demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of what comprises a safety zone,' letter writes says of digital billboard proposal
Nominations open for age-friendly business, individual awards

Nominations open for age-friendly business, individual awards

County awards recognize people who have taken action to create more accessible and welcoming age-friendly communities
Paddling Film Festival coming to Orillia this month

Paddling Film Festival coming to Orillia this month

Variety of films will be shown April 27 at Orillia Opera House
Council may petition province to double Ontario Works, ODSP rates

Council may petition province to double Ontario Works, ODSP rates

People on social assistance have been 'legislated into poverty,' notes resolution; council will also consider Inclusive Orillia funding, floodplain mapping and more on Monday