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'Magical' WinterFest returning to Canada's Wonderland Nov. 18

'Magical' WinterFest returning to Canada's Wonderland Nov. 18

Event features live shows, enchanting themed areas, festive food and family entertainment and runs on select dates through Dec. 31
COLUMN: Drab landscape? Try looking a little closer

COLUMN: Drab landscape? Try looking a little closer

'During this bleak time of the year, we are treated to a visual reprieve as a multitude of berries ... are revealed to us,' columnist explains
Terriers get back in the win column, rough up Flyers (5 photos)

Terriers get back in the win column, rough up Flyers (5 photos)

'We played these guys in the first round of the playoffs last year (so) it’s a bit of a rivalry,' said Terriers defenceman after fight-filled contest
Severn Sound Environmental Association gets $50K grant

Severn Sound Environmental Association gets $50K grant

Provincial funding will go toward habitat improvement
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
COLUMN: 'Curly' cuts his beloved locks for a good cause

COLUMN: 'Curly' cuts his beloved locks for a good cause

After five years, reporter finally cuts his flowing manes and donates it all to charity: 'a simple way to do the bare minimum for those who need our support'
Christmas spirit alive and well at annual show (6 photos)

Christmas spirit alive and well at annual show (6 photos)

'I am hitting a bunch of Christmas-themed events to get the spirit of the season going early,' said Gravenhurst woman at popular event at Sadlon Arena in Barrie
It's a girls' world at Georgian College skilled trades event

It's a girls' world at Georgian College skilled trades event

Goal of event was to educate female students about careers in trades; 'This is all about inclusivity and promoting our trades to girls'
Time changes persist despite experts' consensus to end daylight time

Time changes persist despite experts' consensus to end daylight time

Experts say the tradition of springing forward and falling back in time every year is taxing on individuals' health
Fall back, change smoke alarm batteries this weekend

Fall back, change smoke alarm batteries this weekend

Fire department officials urge residents to check smoke, carbon monoxide detectors as we set clocks back one hour Nov. 6