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Police offer tips to ward off dreaded porch pirates at Christmas

Police offer tips to ward off dreaded porch pirates at Christmas

'That’s now two things in a row in a few weeks. Now my mind is changing about online ordering,' says Barrie woman plundered by thieves
Local author shares her journey to Canadian World Heritage Sites

Local author shares her journey to Canadian World Heritage Sites

Lynn Holden's first book details her visits to all 20 sites in Canada; 'They are pretty special,' she says
Cellar singers to ring in Christmas season with festive concert

Cellar singers to ring in Christmas season with festive concert

'It’s a joy to be able to spend this time together during the holiday season and provide such beautiful music for our community,' says choir president
COLUMN: Feeding frenzy may leave you feeling squirrely

COLUMN: Feeding frenzy may leave you feeling squirrely

Squirrels of various colours are among the many mammals who like to take advantage of the bounty found at local bird feeders
Christmas Bird Count returning to area Dec. 17

Christmas Bird Count returning to area Dec. 17

Annual count centres on Bass Lake area
LETTER: Ford government 'at war with the environment'

LETTER: Ford government 'at war with the environment'

If province continues down this path, 'the environment is in imminent danger of calamity,' says letter writer
COLUMN: Is it still 'art' with artificial intelligence?

COLUMN: Is it still 'art' with artificial intelligence?

'Using this new technology has been a wildly entertaining rabbit hole I've fallen into, and it can be addictive for some who have a bit of time and an endless imagination,' writes Kevin Lamb
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Snowfall could bring up to 10 cm to Orillia this Sunday

Snowfall could bring up to 10 cm to Orillia this Sunday

Environment Canada issues weather travel advisory for tonight, as local snowfall can reduce visibility and cause slippery road conditions
'A bit overwhelming': Oro-Medonte veteran earns national award

'A bit overwhelming': Oro-Medonte veteran earns national award

'I really enjoy helping veterans and their families in need. I don’t do it for the recognition. I do it because it’s the right thing,' says Fern Taillefer