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'It brings out a little bit of the worst in some people. But I think most people act the same way depending on how their character is built. What I think it does is opens the door for those toxic people.'

Local governments should be able to make their own planning decisions on residential, commercial, industrial and institutional development

Veteran reporter Nathan Taylor says there's 'nothing quite like the feeling of sharing positive news with people'

There’s really not much consensus — or at least public consensus — on what can and should be done to thwart bad behaviour

Young reporter is following his passion and hopes to 'make a long and successful career' bringing local news to the community

As well connected as we are, we cannot possibly know everything that is happening in a community as active and diverse as Orillia without your help

We find ourselves doing things we wouldn’t have considered before the COVID-19 plague

Tyler Evans got his start in the media industry at just 15-years-old, now at 24, he serves OrilliaMatters as a full-time reporter

+Members can sign up for a free session with Canadian author Christine Ibbitson

'I think it’s really important for us to come together in the pandemic and help make each other stronger,' says local couple who made ski trails on lake