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LETTER: Is 'urban sprawl' really the enemy, reader asks?

LETTER: Is 'urban sprawl' really the enemy, reader asks?

It's vital to vote for those 'who will make principled decisions for the future growth of both the township and the city on a planned basis that respect the environment'
Council and trustee candidates 'Rock the Vote' at Lakehead

Council and trustee candidates 'Rock the Vote' at Lakehead

Less than half of eligible candidates for school board trustee, mayor, and Ward 3 council positions participated; 'We need everyone's voice heard,' says Don McIsaac
Police arrest suspect accused of following local youth

Police arrest suspect accused of following local youth

In two separate incidents, the 29-year-old followed a youth on a trail near Sundial Drive and a group of youths in a dark-coloured vehicle, police say
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Orillia driver rams multiple vehicles, crashes into ditch

Orillia driver rams multiple vehicles, crashes into ditch

The 22-year-old fled the scene and later tried to enter a vehicle but was scared off by the owner, police say
Blind sprinter wins OFSAA crown after first race in three years

Blind sprinter wins OFSAA crown after first race in three years

'You don’t see a lot of representation around our area of people with vision loss,' says teen who also will play key role in school's upcoming production
Pumpkinferno takes over Discovery Harbour (20 photos)

Pumpkinferno takes over Discovery Harbour (20 photos)

Event happening at historic attraction in Penetanguishene every Thursday to Sunday until Oct. 30
ONTARIO: Education workers in legal strike position in 17 days

ONTARIO: Education workers in legal strike position in 17 days

About 55,000 education workers in Ontario, such as custodians, early childhood educators and administration staff, will be in a legal strike position as of Nov. 3, union said Monday
Waypoint gala will shine the light on youth mental health

Waypoint gala will shine the light on youth mental health

In-person and virtual options available for Nov. 4 fundraiser which has a goal of raising $100,000 for its Youth Resiliency Fund
OSPCA unveils Animals in War pins to mark Remembrance Day

OSPCA unveils Animals in War pins to mark Remembrance Day

Proceeds from the sale of the pins help Ontario SPCA animal centre in Orillia and facilities across the province provide care for animals in need