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Pandemic has revolutionized court coverage

Pandemic has revolutionized court coverage

Virtual courts may be convenient, but they're not without problems, says veteran reporter
They say numbers don't lie, but can they tell a story?

They say numbers don't lie, but can they tell a story?

Though math and numbers typically sell themselves as finite and absolute. Reporting on COVID-19 has reminded me they can also be controversial
POLL: What could the City of Orillia do to improve its communication with residents?

POLL: What could the City of Orillia do to improve its communication with residents?

The issue came up recently when the city endorsed, in principle, an ambitious masterplan for the Lake Couchiching waterfront and associated parks
Story about shelter led to 'outpouring of donations and support'

Story about shelter led to 'outpouring of donations and support'

Story created 'a buzz' in the community and underlines the importance of local news in a small community
COLUMN: Nine ministry employees and several months later, FOI request still unfulfilled

COLUMN: Nine ministry employees and several months later, FOI request still unfulfilled

Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks evades Freedom of Information request for more than a year with no delivery date in sight
OrilliaMatters relishes its 'vital role' in the community

OrilliaMatters relishes its 'vital role' in the community

New membership program offers another way for loyal readers to lend their support
Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas talks about life in the NHL 'bubble' and how he and Keefe keep it civil

Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas talks about life in the NHL 'bubble' and how he and Keefe keep it civil

Village Media's Brad Coccimiglio brings you Up Close and Personal with a man who has lived and breathed hockey for most of his life