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COLUMN: A plea from Ontario's first 'Greenbelt' residents

COLUMN: A plea from Ontario's first 'Greenbelt' residents

Bill 23 will 'accelerate the demise' of Ontario, writes local elder, who explains what the land must feel like in the wake of this latest assault
COLUMN: Culinary, family tradition coming to a close in Orillia

COLUMN: Culinary, family tradition coming to a close in Orillia

Tre Sorelle will close after 18 years in business; 'There have been so many memories and fun times'
COLUMN: Celebrating a big day with big flavours (7 photos)

COLUMN: Celebrating a big day with big flavours (7 photos)

Food is the finest way to celebrate a birthday, whether it's Mom's casserole or FARE's tenderloin, says columnist
COLUMN: Sharing Place needs our help now more than ever

COLUMN: Sharing Place needs our help now more than ever

Local organization is setting plenty of new records — few worth celebrating; 'It is going strong in the wrong direction'
COLUMN: Powwow a celebration of culture reclaimed

COLUMN: Powwow a celebration of culture reclaimed

'There was a time when the European settler community made it an offence in their law books to hold a powwow gathering,' columnist explains
COLUMN: Provenance a 'vine' addition to downtown Orillia

COLUMN: Provenance a 'vine' addition to downtown Orillia

New wine bar and shop in downtown Orillia toasts customers with a welcoming, non-pretentious atmosphere
COLUMN: School board, students, elders create magic (6 photos)

COLUMN: School board, students, elders create magic (6 photos)

Ground-breaking 'reach ahead' course bridge generations and cultures to help Indigenous students build a teaching lodge as part of a life-changing experience
COLUMN: Downtown shop has cheese to please all tastes (7 photos)

COLUMN: Downtown shop has cheese to please all tastes (7 photos)

Rind and Truckle owners want to ensure customers get what they want and learn something along the way
COLUMN: The Cult blasts hit after hit at Casino Rama

COLUMN: The Cult blasts hit after hit at Casino Rama

To this day, The Cult's sound remains timeless and not stuck in 1985, says reviewer who says band was a hit among fans at Casino Rama show
COLUMN: It's time to get your Shakespeare on this weekend

COLUMN: It's time to get your Shakespeare on this weekend

Orillia native Hume Baugh says it 'will be great to be back' in the Sunshine City on Sunday to play Falstaff in Henry Five at the Leacock Museum