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PROFILE: Meet the woman living her dream at Hermie's Diner

PROFILE: Meet the woman living her dream at Hermie's Diner

'I like Orillia because the people are friendly, it’s very peaceful, and I feel accepted here,' says owner of Hermie’s Diner
PROFILE: New library CEO excited to work with 'energetic, innovative' staff

PROFILE: New library CEO excited to work with 'energetic, innovative' staff

Bessie Sullivan takes over for Suzanne Campbell; 'When the position came up, I thought that it was a good move for me'
PROFILE: Young Orillia siblings collect hundreds of pounds of food for charity

PROFILE: Young Orillia siblings collect hundreds of pounds of food for charity

Henry and Lucy Goodman finding ways to continue helping during pandemic; 'I hope other kids are going to lead by example,' says Lucy, 9
COLUMN: Reporter pays tribute to her first editor – her dad

COLUMN: Reporter pays tribute to her first editor – her dad

Reporter Jessica Owen recalls important conversations and life lessons from her dad
COLUMN: Hockey legend scores with personal video for local girl

COLUMN: Hockey legend scores with personal video for local girl

'The fact that this incredible woman took the time out of what I can only imagine is an insanely busy schedule to sit down and speak directly to my child left me speechless'
Know an aspiring journalist? Village Media is launching a scholarship program to support journalism students

Know an aspiring journalist? Village Media is launching a scholarship program to support journalism students

Local students who are enrolled in a journalism program for the fall are invited to submit an essay for a chance to receive a $1,000 scholarship
PROFILE: Long-time minor hockey employee skating into retirement

PROFILE: Long-time minor hockey employee skating into retirement

'Susan has been integral in the association's success and being financially sound for its members' says OMHA president of retiring administrative assistant
COLUMN: It's OK not to celebrate Canada Day the same way this year

COLUMN: It's OK not to celebrate Canada Day the same way this year

'I love Canada, I think. I think I love the idea of what I’ve always thought Canada was,' says reporter who can't wave the flag this year due to our ugly history
PROFILE: Orillia doctor recognized for work with children, youth

PROFILE: Orillia doctor recognized for work with children, youth

'You can make a massive difference in a child’s whole life by caring for them at a young age,' says Orillia doctor and Twin Lakes Secondary School grad
COLUMN: Vaccine provides shot of hope

COLUMN: Vaccine provides shot of hope

'Just over a year ago, we couldn't see a step in front of us let alone the light at the end of the tunnel,' says reporter