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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
Orillia Fall Fair attracts thousands to ODAS Park (10 photos)

Orillia Fall Fair attracts thousands to ODAS Park (10 photos)

'Everyone is excited to be back for a normal fair,' says manager, who admitted some missed the popular midway and annual animal competitions
County's Quilt, Rug and Artisan Fair is back after two years

County's Quilt, Rug and Artisan Fair is back after two years

Local artisans’ guilds will be displaying their handicrafts and demonstrating traditional crafts like embroidery, quilting, spinning, weaving, rug hooking, lacemaking and more.
Lawnbowling club donates $1,000 to Parkinson's (9 photos)

Lawnbowling club donates $1,000 to Parkinson's (9 photos)

The local club hosted its last fun tournament of the year this week, following a successful charity breakfast to aid research into Parkinson's
Ukrainian family moves to Orillia, grateful for community support

Ukrainian family moves to Orillia, grateful for community support

'A lot of people helped us with anything we’ve needed,' says Ukrainian refugee. 'We are really lucky to be here, and we appreciate everyone who has helped us'
COLUMN: Playwright 'awestruck' by 200-year-old local tale

COLUMN: Playwright 'awestruck' by 200-year-old local tale

Leah Holder's Mary of Shanty Bay brings Mary O'Brien's story out of the shadows and into the limelight; 'We don’t hear a lot about how people lived day to day,' Holder says
Dress for Success Breakfast Club program begins next week

Dress for Success Breakfast Club program begins next week

Nine-week program offered both virtually and in-person; Starts Sept. 13 and runs every Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
CANADA: King Charles III proclaimed head of state in ceremony at Rideau Hall

CANADA: King Charles III proclaimed head of state in ceremony at Rideau Hall

The Prime Minister signed the order-in-council and the proclamation for the accession in the presence of the Governor General
Man injured in ATV accident gets 'unfair' $1,200 bill for rescue

Man injured in ATV accident gets 'unfair' $1,200 bill for rescue

Fire department bill cited expenses for 'patient packaging, retrieval of personal items from the rollover and traffic control'