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LETTER: Violence against women happens at home, at work, at school and online

LETTER: Violence against women happens at home, at work, at school and online

Tomorrow is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women - a day to remember the victims of Montreal massacre and acknowledge the fight continues
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Mom, dance teacher opens dance boutique in Orillia's downtown

Mom, dance teacher opens dance boutique in Orillia's downtown

'it was always something I wanted to do, and now that my two girls are a little bit older it’s just the right time,' says owner of Ballare the Dance Boutique
LETTER: Ailing Orillia woman feeling unintended impact of COVID

LETTER: Ailing Orillia woman feeling unintended impact of COVID

Local woman says new normal of health-care system means months-long wait between visiting doctor, tests, diagnosis and possible treatment
Four-month TradeWorx program looks to combat homelessness

Four-month TradeWorx program looks to combat homelessness

Construction training program for women and men aged 18 to 29 starts Jan. 17; Information session set for Dec. 17
End of an era: Warminster Legion closing after 50 years (6 photos)

End of an era: Warminster Legion closing after 50 years (6 photos)

'We tried different things, there is just no support. The pandemic was the final nail in the coffin,' says disappointed Legion president
Merry Streets Alive Christmas event spreads 'a lot of joy' (4 photos)

Merry Streets Alive Christmas event spreads 'a lot of joy' (4 photos)

'It’s going to be a Christmas memory where we stayed home but were brought together by this event,' says local artist of 'merry' event in downtown Orillia
COLUMN: Loss of local luminaries casts pall over Christmas

COLUMN: Loss of local luminaries casts pall over Christmas

'The Sunshine City has dimmed some with the departure of these two fine men — David Burtch and Morris Walsh —both of whom brightened the lives of many'
COLUMN: Shed the guilt and enjoy the cookie this holiday season

COLUMN: Shed the guilt and enjoy the cookie this holiday season

Local dietitians offer tips to help people use balance and moderation as a guide to combat negative feelings towards food this holiday season
Ontario reports 1,053 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 1,053 new COVID cases Saturday

Today's update also includes 722 recoveries and seven deaths that occurred over the last month