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Workshop on tap to discuss potential skatepark at Foundry Park

Workshop on tap to discuss potential skatepark at Foundry Park

'We are hopeful that residents of all ages will attend the workshop and take the survey to provide valuable feedback on the design plans,' says Mayor of Sept. 21 forum
Marg Sharpe is taking a second run at mayor's job in Ramara

Marg Sharpe is taking a second run at mayor's job in Ramara

She vows to 'move our township forward to enhance the economic, social and environmental well-being of our communities and its residents'
Applications now open for grants for 'community-led' initiatives

Applications now open for grants for 'community-led' initiatives

Eligible projects must have a goal related to learning in their community and building strong communities for the future, officials say
'Home Children' in spotlight as museum's speaker series resumes

'Home Children' in spotlight as museum's speaker series resumes

Local woman's passion for the Home Children came from the need to help her mother and then others who were looking for help
Ontario opens bivalent vaccine appointments for most vulnerable

Ontario opens bivalent vaccine appointments for most vulnerable

All residents aged 18 and older not in the most vulnerable populations will eligible for appointments Sept. 26
LETTER: Cyclist says downtown Orillia needs bike racks

LETTER: Cyclist says downtown Orillia needs bike racks

'With great difficulty, I have had to lock my bike to a metal garbage can while waving off the wasps,' says frustrated letter writer
Local agencies teaming up to host local Mental Health Fair

Local agencies teaming up to host local Mental Health Fair

This event on Sept. 21 at Orillia Public library 'is a great opportunity to learn what services are available in the community,' officials say
Spike belt helps OPP nab man in Severn for cottage 'mischief'

Spike belt helps OPP nab man in Severn for cottage 'mischief'

Police received numerous reports of an individual causing a disturbance in front of cottages near the 'Little Chute' on the Trent Severn Waterway
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
LETTER: Ex-lifeguard tired of 'cavalier attitude' on the water

LETTER: Ex-lifeguard tired of 'cavalier attitude' on the water

'If you are in a boat, on a jet-ski or on the dock, wear a life-jacket or stay away,' says letter writer who spends a lot of time on Lake Couchiching