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Former NHL star Mike Foligno still has a passion for hockey

Former NHL star Mike Foligno still has a passion for hockey

' I really enjoy working with these players, to help try and teach them how to be good professionals,' says assistant coach of the Canadian Para Hockey team
Dig deep: Tiny Marsh has couple of big events on the horizon

Dig deep: Tiny Marsh has couple of big events on the horizon

Volunteers can help rid marsh of invasive garlic mustard plants during Easter Saturday event with free waterfowl viewing event happening the following week
'Incredible tradition': Shaws Maple Syrup has stood test of time

'Incredible tradition': Shaws Maple Syrup has stood test of time

'It’s a rustic, old-time, family breakfast. It’s as close as you are going to get to eating at your grandparents,' says patron of popular pancake house
Citizen of the Year, extensive roadwork, YMCA on council agenda

Citizen of the Year, extensive roadwork, YMCA on council agenda

After announcing Citizen of the Year, council will get down to business, discussing millions in road, sidewalk repairs among other items on a busy agenda
OPP provides 'tricks of the trade' to help avoid frauds, scams

OPP provides 'tricks of the trade' to help avoid frauds, scams

Police urge people to report fraud attempts to Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
One injured, one unaccounted for in Essa Township fire

One injured, one unaccounted for in Essa Township fire

Nottawasaga OPP Crime Unit and OPP Forensic Identification Services investigating early-morning blaze on 3rd Line north Alliston
COLUMN: Flocks of robins return. You know what that means!

COLUMN: Flocks of robins return. You know what that means!

Today's robins are being affected by urbanization, singing earlier in the morning due to street lights and singing louder to be heard over urban traffic, says columnist
'Substantial amount of drugs' seized, local woman charged: OPP

'Substantial amount of drugs' seized, local woman charged: OPP

The 35-year-old Kilworthy woman was also charged with resisting arrest after Saturday night traffic stop turned into a drug bust, say Orillia OPP
LETTER: Proposed parking fees 'seriously discouraging'

LETTER: Proposed parking fees 'seriously discouraging'

Bracebridge resident considering taking his business elsewhere as Orillia council mulls boat trailer parking fees
BURSZTYN: Carbon tax a nudge that became a push

BURSZTYN: Carbon tax a nudge that became a push

'Taking energy-efficiency seriously is like getting a raise from your employer, except it’s much better because it’s tax-free,' says science columnist