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Passionate Orillia doctor a champion for health care in Ontario

Passionate Orillia doctor a champion for health care in Ontario

Orillia physician Rose Zacharias, who is Ontario Medical Association president, is 'laser-focused' on patients and 'advocating for physicians in Ontario'
LETTER: Downey's proposed justice reform anti-democratic

LETTER: Downey's proposed justice reform anti-democratic

The new chief justice must reflect 'the values that I have ... (that) only I can assess,' says Downey, a longtime Orillia lawyer; There is 'no transparency,' says letter writer
COLUMN: 'Human connection' just got a little bit cheesy

COLUMN: 'Human connection' just got a little bit cheesy

'Workplace bonds make a real difference,' says food columnist after Georgian College hospitality team's cheesy, fun night out on the town together
COLUMN: Forget the robin! Horned lark first sign of spring

COLUMN: Forget the robin! Horned lark first sign of spring

Columnist discovered a pair of horned larks on the side of the road as they performed their 'courtship rituals,' which means spring can't be far away
County offering $500K to help create local age-friendly housing

County offering $500K to help create local age-friendly housing

To date, funding has 'been able to support almost 300 projects through this innovative program,' says warden, noting submission deadline is May 31
LETTER: It's time all vehicles had breath-test devices

LETTER: It's time all vehicles had breath-test devices

Founder of Orillia Against Drunk Driving says 'installing breathalyzer technology in all new cars, over 15 years, would save more than 59,000 lives'
Pair of Orillia rowers shine at world indoor championships

Pair of Orillia rowers shine at world indoor championships

Molly Hazel and Emma Botari competed with the best in the world at indoor event in Mississauga
COLUMN: Static around Netflix passwords 'out of whack'

COLUMN: Static around Netflix passwords 'out of whack'

People seem more concerned about streaming giant's password policy than they are about the price of bread, writes reporter Shawn Gibson
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Local conservancy hopes to grow 'massively' under new leadership

Local conservancy hopes to grow 'massively' under new leadership

Conservancy has big plans with Dorthea Hangaard at helm; 'The organization is in good hands,' says former executive director