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This week in OrilliaMatters+: We sit down for an exclusive one-on-one with Lloyd Robertson

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He holds the record as the longest serving national news anchor in television history and has spent over six decades keeping Canadians informed. Join host Scott Sexsmith for an exclusive one on one with the most trusted name in news, Lloyd Robertson. From his incomparable career to his thoughts on the importance of local journalism, we cover it all in this exclusive Up Close & Personal.

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Have you signed up for your FREE member-exclusive email, The Plus Side? It features upcoming contests, local offers, auctions and more? Our latest email featured another great What's in the Kitchen recipe - Chef Francesco Petrusa, an Italian chef from Sicily, brought you a family favourite linguine with tuna and fresh tomatoes from Limoncello Bistro located on Maple Avenue in Barrie.

Spring is in the air and that means it’s time to enjoy some locally-produced maple syrup. Chef Daniel Clements says the local liquid gold is like a gift from Mother Nature intended to apologize for the long harsh winter.

Dawn Nita isn't afraid to push limits at DWN Craft Chocolatier in Orillia’s downtown. Check out Nathan Taylor’s column about the local chocolatier who loves to experiment with some very unique flavours.

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And if you missed it, here's what happened last week:

The Olympics are where legends are made. But very few people likely know about two unlikely Orillia Olympians. Check out Dave Town’s article about the journey of a local duo who went to Lake Placid to watch Olympic hockey and ended up curling for gold.

The so-called Freedom Convoy and the ensuing occupation of Ottawa exposed an ‘ugly underbelly’ of Canadian society. Check out local elder Jeff Monague’s column on this event that captured headlines worldwide.​

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