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Local cooling towers under microscope amid Legionnaires' outbreak

Local cooling towers under microscope amid Legionnaires' outbreak

'It is a lot, to put it bluntly,' said public health official of 19 local Legionnaires' disease cases; source is likely a local cooling tower, officials say
ONTARIO: Education workers, province at contract impasse: union

ONTARIO: Education workers, province at contract impasse: union

Union may request a 'no board' report, indicating a deal can't be reached; Education Minister calls CUPE's demands 'unreasonable'
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia honours 'special' volunteers

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia honours 'special' volunteers

'They are trying to figure out who their friends are, where they fit in, and I think they just need somebody who is a positive role model,' says longtime volunteer
SIU clears police in Penetanguishene shooting

SIU clears police in Penetanguishene shooting

There was no 'unlawful conduct' by officers during incident in June when man was shot with anti-riot weapon: SIU
Blue Jays fever sweeps the nation, so let's play ball!

Blue Jays fever sweeps the nation, so let's play ball!

'In the past, a successful Jays season has seen increased excitement in baseball and thus a growth in baseball registration and participation,' says official
Local church handing out free potatoes for Thanksgiving weekend

Local church handing out free potatoes for Thanksgiving weekend

'It’s just nice to have a happy thing thing happen around town (with) no strings attached,' said Orillia Presbyterian Church member
ADOPT ME: Guinea pig brothers love their treats

ADOPT ME: Guinea pig brothers love their treats

Bonded siblings can be shy at first but have lots of love to give
Local hikers enjoy fall on Coopers Falls Trail (5 photos)

Local hikers enjoy fall on Coopers Falls Trail (5 photos)

The 16-kilometre adventure features many examples of rock art, Muskoka rocks, fall colours and breathtaking vistas
Cluster of 19 Legionnaires' disease cases detected in Orillia

Cluster of 19 Legionnaires' disease cases detected in Orillia

'Health unit is looking for a source of the bacteria and health care providers ... are being notified to watch and test for potential cases,' says official
LETTER: Military should continue to respond to disasters

LETTER: Military should continue to respond to disasters

Creating civilian force 'would just be setting up another bureaucracy,' says letter writer