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Local mixed-race student fighting back against discrimination

Local mixed-race student fighting back against discrimination

'Being one of the only black students in school, I used to feel so alone. Now, hearing other people’s stories, and seeing that they have dealt with similar situations, I feel differently,' says local teen
County paramedics launch 20th annual toy drive

County paramedics launch 20th annual toy drive

Paramedics have collected more than 94,000 toys, 46,442 pounds of food and more than $222,548 in monetary and gift card donations since drive began
New Ramara council aims to make township 'a better place'

New Ramara council aims to make township 'a better place'

'I know we will be a great team who will be successful in creating and achieving a positive direction for the community,' said re-elected Mayor Basil Clarke
'No one else would help': Local OPP officer rescues injured owl

'No one else would help': Local OPP officer rescues injured owl

The screech owl, which is blind in one eye, is being nursed back to health by The Owl Foundation; 'I just care so much about our wildlife,' officer says
Snow squall watch issued; 50 cm of snow possible for some areas

Snow squall watch issued; 50 cm of snow possible for some areas

The possibility of intense lake effect snow squalls returns tonight and could last through Sunday
Plowman's Laundry offered their services to 'particular people'

Plowman's Laundry offered their services to 'particular people'

The downtown business offered pickup and delivery services in the 1930s before being purchased by Wagg's Laundry
GUEST COLUMN: 'Serious concern' growing around Bill 23

GUEST COLUMN: 'Serious concern' growing around Bill 23

'Farmland is farmland, no matter what colour its belt is or what designation it receives. Once it’s lost to development, it is gone forever,' says OFA vice-president
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Bars, restaurants can sell booze at 7 a.m. during World Cup

Bars, restaurants can sell booze at 7 a.m. during World Cup

This approval is temporary and only for the duration of tournament play, which starts on Nov. 20, 2022 and ends on Dec. 18, 2022
Candlelight Parade ignites Christmas spirit (8 photos)

Candlelight Parade ignites Christmas spirit (8 photos)

'This event brings people closer together around Christmas time,' said local mom who participated in Friday night event in downtown Orillia