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COLUMN: Miigwech, Mr. Lightfoot, from Christian Island

COLUMN: Miigwech, Mr. Lightfoot, from Christian Island

Lightfoot's words and music inspired a young boy on Christian Island to become a singer who is thankful for 'the music that he gifted us' and the soundtrack he provided
Council defers decision on massive West Ridge development — again

Council defers decision on massive West Ridge development — again

'The province is changing the rulebook every week, and we're adapting as quickly as we can,' said city staffer as decision deferred so mayor can meet with minister
Driver sent to hospital after morning crash on Hwy. 400

Driver sent to hospital after morning crash on Hwy. 400

Southbound lanes were closed in Barrie following three-vehicle collision around 10 a.m. near Dunlop Street exit
Lighthouse set to mark 30th anniversary with fundraising gala

Lighthouse set to mark 30th anniversary with fundraising gala

Sophisticated décor and big band music will return guests to the swing era of the 1930s and provide an opportunity to celebrate 'great work' of Lighthouse
Local seniors urged to find a fascinator, celebrate coronation

Local seniors urged to find a fascinator, celebrate coronation

Orillia Seniors Centre hosting event Thursday, ahead of Coronation Day, that will feature music related to the occasion, a guest speaker and catered lunch
Community Builders Awards: Laura Thompson recognized for advancing economic development in Orillia

Community Builders Awards: Laura Thompson recognized for advancing economic development in Orillia

The first-ever Economic Development Award celebrates Thompson for her significant contributions to business development in our community
Orillia Hawks soar to Queen of the House tournament title

Orillia Hawks soar to Queen of the House tournament title

Local U18 squad won all three games at the invitation-only event and won the championship, skating past Central York champs in the finale
LETTER: Real goal should be to replace lawns with gardens

LETTER: Real goal should be to replace lawns with gardens

Reader questions expert's attempt to undermine small movement #NoMowMay, aimed at cutting back on lawn mowing
(UPDATE) Search intensifies for missing Bass Lake boater: OPP

(UPDATE) Search intensifies for missing Bass Lake boater: OPP

The Orillia OPP Marine unit is being assisted by the force's Underwater Search and Rescue Unit along with the OPP's K9 unit this morning
COLUMN: Sundown. Lightfoot leaves the world a better place

COLUMN: Sundown. Lightfoot leaves the world a better place

'What I learned in the other times I got to interact with him and see him perform was that when you put a guitar in his hand, he was a different person,' says columnist