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Rama acquires Ontario Educational Leadership Centre property

Rama acquires Ontario Educational Leadership Centre property

Property, appraised at $6.6M, includes conference centre, cabins, roads and trails; Rama is still considering ideas for the 126-acre lakeside property
History of Trent-Severn Waterway on tap at virtual OMAH forum

History of Trent-Severn Waterway on tap at virtual OMAH forum

Charlie Ellins will talk about the history and current status of 'one of the finest interconnected systems of navigation in the world' at May 18 OMAH event
Province reports 29 more deaths, 199 COVID patients in ICU

Province reports 29 more deaths, 199 COVID patients in ICU

Between 4 and 20 people have died each day since April 4
Lawn bowling rolls back into Orillia after two-year hiatus (3 photos)

Lawn bowling rolls back into Orillia after two-year hiatus (3 photos)

Orillia Lawn Bowling Club season will start May 23; registration event taking place May 19
'A first': Accessible trail proposed for Simcoe County Forest

'A first': Accessible trail proposed for Simcoe County Forest

'It will add another opportunity for individuals to come and enjoy what the property has to offer that wouldn’t be able to do so otherwise,' says official
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
How is Orillia faring with sustainability compared to other cities?

How is Orillia faring with sustainability compared to other cities?

City taking steps to address issues such as climate change, but there's much more to do, says Sustainable Orillia, citing National Climate League rankings
Orillia woman wins almost $23K in Soldiers' 50/50 draw

Orillia woman wins almost $23K in Soldiers' 50/50 draw

Sheila O'Connor plans to save for retirement after winning April draw
Are you prepared for an emergency? Here are some tips

Are you prepared for an emergency? Here are some tips

Residents should be aware of the risks in their area, make emergency plans for themselves and family and put together an emergency kit, officials say
LETTER: Dissolution of library co-op leaves reader feeling ‘gutted’

LETTER: Dissolution of library co-op leaves reader feeling ‘gutted’

'As far as I am concerned the brave, harassed CEOs deserve medals and the heartfelt thanks of the public they serve,’ says letter writer