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Gardening alert! Frost advisory issued for Orillia and area

Gardening alert! Frost advisory issued for Orillia and area

Temperatures will drop to near the freezing mark overnight into early Monday morning, Environment Canada says
'An honour': Three new inductees enter Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

'An honour': Three new inductees enter Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

'It has always been about the kids and helping them chase their dreams,' said Dave Dunn who was inducted alongside John French and Alan Brahmst
Local woman's health struggle leads to suicide in Norwegian jail

Local woman's health struggle leads to suicide in Norwegian jail

'She would get stuck on a thought and it would just go over and over again and just drive her nuts,' says Lori Stephens, whose daughter, Jessica, died by suicide in March
GUEST COLUMN: Conservancy raising money to protect alvar

GUEST COLUMN: Conservancy raising money to protect alvar

'I believe it is our responsibility as Canadians to preserve these natural areas for many reasons,' says volunteer
COLUMN: Gardening can dig up some prickly challenges

COLUMN: Gardening can dig up some prickly challenges

Roses, raspberries, nettles, hawthorns and gooseberries 'will readily and efficiently defend themselves,' warns columnist
Retrofitting 'Little House' aims to ensure future sustainability

Retrofitting 'Little House' aims to ensure future sustainability

'We are optimistic that it will serve well for another century, perhaps longer,' says owner of 105-year-old home after retrofit efforts
COLUMN: Drag Queen Storytime about love, so drop the hate

COLUMN: Drag Queen Storytime about love, so drop the hate

'Staff were being harassed, bullied and berated for plans to offer a new program that is a fun and inclusive way to let all members of the community know they are welcome,' says columnist
'A lovely tribute': Area film researcher honoured by Hot Docs

'A lovely tribute': Area film researcher honoured by Hot Docs

The documentary 'Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind' from 2019 was 'one of my favourite films that I worked on,' said Elizabeth Klinck
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
OPP run in Barrie celebrates 'true hero' killed in line of duty

OPP run in Barrie celebrates 'true hero' killed in line of duty

Inaugural OPP Provincial Constable Greg Pierzchala Memorial Run got underway Saturday at Heritage Park