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'Bittersweet': Long-time local family-owned moving company sold

'Bittersweet': Long-time local family-owned moving company sold

'I’ve come to that point I want to move on in life and enjoy life while I’m still on this side of the grass,' said owner Ben Wiggins with a tear in his eye
Adopt Me: Maverick is a gentle giant

Adopt Me: Maverick is a gentle giant

He is hoping to find a home with a fenced backyard and an active family
U14 Laker girls take silver at Lakefield basketball tourney

U14 Laker girls take silver at Lakefield basketball tourney

Squad went 3-0 in round robin portion of tournament before falling to rivals from Barrie in gold-medal game
OMAH unveils new book showcasing 'incredible local history'

OMAH unveils new book showcasing 'incredible local history'

The new publication complements the Orillia Museum of Art and History exhibition with the same title and will be unveiled at launch on Dec. 15
LETTER: Y's new fund 'thuddingly insensitive' to Orillia

LETTER: Y's new fund 'thuddingly insensitive' to Orillia

'Their plan does not propose to use the money for any grand purpose – it banks the money to generate interest,' laments Friends of Geneva Park group
Health unit bumps local COVID risk rating up to 'high'

Health unit bumps local COVID risk rating up to 'high'

Health unit says there were 221 cases reported last week, up from 157 the week before in Simcoe-Muskoka
Parkinson's can't slow local painter's passion (7 photos)

Parkinson's can't slow local painter's passion (7 photos)

Orillia man continued his passion to paint even after diagnosis but, after making decision to stop, held a showing of his work for family and friends
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: The year that was

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: The year that was

A look back on some of the prominent stories we covered on our weekly podcast
Tax hike of 5 to 6 percent possible in 2023, warns city staff

Tax hike of 5 to 6 percent possible in 2023, warns city staff

'I would say 90 per cent of the community can't afford a 6 per cent tax increase ... it's unaffordable,' lamented Coun. Ralph Cipolla