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Gathering festival in Rama, Orillia begins Thursday

Gathering festival in Rama, Orillia begins Thursday

Gathering: A Festival of First Nations Stories includes concerts at St. Paul's Centre
No criminal offence found in area woman's death in Norwegian jail

No criminal offence found in area woman's death in Norwegian jail

Jessica Stephens, 32, died by suicide March 11 while incarcerated at Bredtveit prison; Mother says she had recently started new medication and was not monitored
Man arrested after loaded handgun found in 3-year-old's bedroom

Man arrested after loaded handgun found in 3-year-old's bedroom

'Thanks to the hard work of (police) these life-threatening dangers have been removed from the children’s home,' says official
City OKs pilot project aimed at 'speeding up' council inquiries

City OKs pilot project aimed at 'speeding up' council inquiries

'This kind of process will really improve that communication methodology between staff and members of council,' said city CAO Gayle Jackson
Region's health unit says it's time to get back on the bike

Region's health unit says it's time to get back on the bike

'Bike Month is the perfect time to (re)discover the joy of riding a bike': Christine Bushey of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
LETTER: Canadian flag should not be replaced by 'banner'

LETTER: Canadian flag should not be replaced by 'banner'

'How do I as a parent explain to my son that our national flag isn't as important as a 'banner' that belongs to a organization?' asks parent
LETTER: Make Bill C-22 law, help people with disabilities

LETTER: Make Bill C-22 law, help people with disabilities

'This piece of legislation is a critical step towards building a society where everyone can transition from poverty to possibility with dignity,' says Brian Shelley
COLUMN: Family struggling with Alzheimer's diagnosis

COLUMN: Family struggling with Alzheimer's diagnosis

Columnist opens up about a family member's battle with dementia and the difficult road ahead; 'I am angry, worried, frustrated, stressed, sad and heartbroken'
Ford government backtracks on plan to sever farmland for housing

Ford government backtracks on plan to sever farmland for housing

'It's not as easy to ignore the rural voice if they're in your party and in cabinet and caucus,' farmer, OFA director says
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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