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PROFILE: Orillia woman takes a chance, strikes a chord with candle venture

PROFILE: Orillia woman takes a chance, strikes a chord with candle venture

'It’s become a family business that has brought us all closer together. It’s a fun thing that we are all getting really into,' says owner of Jennifer Lee Candle Co.
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COLUMN: Canoeist left pining for a return to northern Ontario

COLUMN: Canoeist left pining for a return to northern Ontario

It was a guys' trip, since women were too smart to endure our level of disorganization and certain mayhem
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COLUMN: Orillia's 'culinary MacGyver' makes local ingredients shine (6 photos)

COLUMN: Orillia's 'culinary MacGyver' makes local ingredients shine (6 photos)

At Eclectic Café, chef Melanie Robinson is all about supporting local producers while crafting creative dishes
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COLUMN: New TV series about Middle-earth has much to live up to

COLUMN: New TV series about Middle-earth has much to live up to

Tolkien combined ancient myth and familiar characters one could identify with, yet each was exceptional in their own way ... will new TV series compare?
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PROFILE: He fled Orillia in 1960s, but pub owner now believes in city

PROFILE: He fled Orillia in 1960s, but pub owner now believes in city

Business owner's experiences have taken him from Orillia to United Arab Emirates and back again; 'I never wanted to come back here ... but it’s matured'
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COLUMN: Changing colour of medal should also change Canada's view of soccer

COLUMN: Changing colour of medal should also change Canada's view of soccer

This could be Christine Sinclair's last Olympics, so the international star will leave everything on the pitch in her quest for gold
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COLUMN: Role at Montreal Olympics has reporter grappling with memories

COLUMN: Role at Montreal Olympics has reporter grappling with memories

Montreal Olympics reintroduced joie de vivre ... along with some hope for a bunch of high school kids looking to find their way in the world
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COLUMN: Timing makes it hard to tune in to Tokyo Olympics

COLUMN: Timing makes it hard to tune in to Tokyo Olympics

While this year's Summer Games are hard to follow due to time change, reporter Shawn Gibson recalls 1996 Atlanta Olympics where Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey put Canada firmly on the sporting map
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PROFILE: All roads lead to music, storytelling for Michael Martyn

PROFILE: All roads lead to music, storytelling for Michael Martyn

'I grew up understanding that writing and storytelling and presentation is important and it moves people,' says Michael Martyn
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COLUMN: Chanie Wenjack's story better known because of Gord Downie

COLUMN: Chanie Wenjack's story better known because of Gord Downie

Gord Downie is gone, but his message must remain with Canadians.
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