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'When you're not OK': Local church series tackles mental health

'When you're not OK': Local church series tackles mental health

'Not enough people look at the relationship between their spiritual health and their mental health,' says local church pastor
LETTER: Retirees better off here than in United States

LETTER: Retirees better off here than in United States

From financial benefits to personal safety, retirees are more secure in Canada, says letter writer
New council meeting schedule will enhance public input: staff

New council meeting schedule will enhance public input: staff

'It is not the purpose or the intent ... to immediately ratify matters that require the input of the residents of Orillia,' a staff report notes
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Total Iron Fitness 'a dream come true' for gym's new owner

Total Iron Fitness 'a dream come true' for gym's new owner

New owner of Laclie Street gym says weightlifting 'completely changed' his outlook on life
'Huge honour': Ex-Colt hopes to mine hockey gold in Lake Placid

'Huge honour': Ex-Colt hopes to mine hockey gold in Lake Placid

'I have been part of many big games in my life, but I haven’t yet had the privilege to wear the jersey for my country,' says former Barrie Colts defenceman
COLUMN: Sadly, new trends don't include pyjamas

COLUMN: Sadly, new trends don't include pyjamas

What's new for 2023? Whether you consider yourself a trend-setter or a trend-rejector, it's entertaining to see what may be coming next
Burton Mystery Series swooshes into Snow Valley this weekend

Burton Mystery Series swooshes into Snow Valley this weekend

Barrie-area resort hosting one of only two stops on Canadian tour, which includes demonstrations by Team Burton riders Kody Williams and Mikey Ciccarelli
Local man facing drug, weapon charges after police raid home

Local man facing drug, weapon charges after police raid home

Accused, 40, faces 21 counts including smuggling, drug possession after ongoing investigation involving Orillia OPP detachment
Construction company facing criminal charges in Barrie crash

Construction company facing criminal charges in Barrie crash

Condrain Company (1983) Ltd. faces six counts of criminal negligence causing death following last summer's catastrophic crash on McKay Road