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Tragically Hip guitarist among musicians taking part in YMCA virtual concert

Tragically Hip guitarist among musicians taking part in YMCA virtual concert

YMCA hosting virtual concert for camp community to come together and celebrate through song
Rally in Orillia protests 'miscarriage of justice' in man's death (14 photos)

Rally in Orillia protests 'miscarriage of justice' in man's death (14 photos)

'The OPP has failed to deliver justice because they did not have the courage or the integrity to do what’s right,' says family friend
Local artist donates two paintings to be hung at municipal office

Local artist donates two paintings to be hung at municipal office

'I am delighted that they will be displayed here for years to come,' says Victoria Harbour artist Murray Van Halem
'Very upsetting' Confederate flag still flying in Waubaushene

'Very upsetting' Confederate flag still flying in Waubaushene

'Our hands are pretty tied when it comes about this,' said councillor; Staff is working on a report about the issue and will report back to council in September
Orillia girl, 12, to undergo surgery in Germany for scoliosis

Orillia girl, 12, to undergo surgery in Germany for scoliosis

Friends have started fundraising campaign to help family cover cost of procedure that isn't available in Canada
Boys and Girls Clubs welcomes new Youth of the Year initiative

Boys and Girls Clubs welcomes new Youth of the Year initiative

'The future of our communities relies on the strength, creativity and dedication of the next generation’s leaders,' says official from sponsor
Manufacturers able to 'tell our story' as premier tours region (6 photos)

Manufacturers able to 'tell our story' as premier tours region (6 photos)

JOMI, located in south-end Barrie, expects to invest another $1.6 million into its operation and hire 50 more employees
Ambitious 173-unit development approved for Fuller Avenue

Ambitious 173-unit development approved for Fuller Avenue

The development will feature 126 single-detached units and 47 townhouses in addition to a commercial component and a park
Provincial funding for COVID-related expenses a boon for Tay

Provincial funding for COVID-related expenses a boon for Tay

Treasurer says province provided $334,000, notes the township remains in a financially viable position despite pandemic-related hiccups
Bay Moorings subdivision OK'd; construction could begin this fall

Bay Moorings subdivision OK'd; construction could begin this fall

The Fox Street development features 84 units including 28 single-detached houses, 20 townhouses and an apartment building with 36 units