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Art collection found abandoned in rural Bradford

Art collection found abandoned in rural Bradford

Avid walker Albert Wierenga stumbled across some unique works of art while out for his weekly walk
Study approved for ‘unique’ dynamic shoreline within Tiny

Study approved for ‘unique’ dynamic shoreline within Tiny

Results will help sculpt rules and regulations, aid in creating, managing and enforcing municipal bylaws; CAO Robert Lamb calls it a 'very good step forward'
COLUMN: Should foraging for mushrooms be a fun hobby?

COLUMN: Should foraging for mushrooms be a fun hobby?

Mushrooms are a fascinating part of any outdoor walk. Take pictures, do a painting or just pause. But, 'to pick it seems akin to vandalism,' says columnist
Calling all singers! Orillia Vocal Ensemble seeking new voices

Calling all singers! Orillia Vocal Ensemble seeking new voices

Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings as the group prepares for Nov. 9 concert to raise funds for the Couchiching Conservancy
LETTER: International students not getting 'college experience'

LETTER: International students not getting 'college experience'

'If students wanted an online education, they could have stayed home and saved a lot of money for their accommodations and other living expenses,' says letter writer
Local group completes lifelong 'dream' of cycling across Canada

Local group completes lifelong 'dream' of cycling across Canada

'It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience,' says Orillia cyclist of 5,000-kilometre journey; 'Everywhere we went was always amazing'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Poilievre wins Conservative leadership on first ballot

Poilievre wins Conservative leadership on first ballot

Party veteran and former cabinet minister known for combative style captured a resounding victory Saturday night in Ottawa
Killing it on stage: Volunteer’s love of theatre a family affair

Killing it on stage: Volunteer’s love of theatre a family affair

'It’s like you’re a member of a really fun club that’s sole purpose is to put on plays,' explains Maggie Killing, a volunteer set designer, painter and decorator for 25 years
Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in collision

Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in collision

The 55-year-old was transported to a local hospital and then airlifted to Toronto