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'Roller Rickie' leads Pride Parade at local retirement village

'Roller Rickie' leads Pride Parade at local retirement village

'It’s important that folks who live here that are part of LGBTQ community feel welcome and feel the love from their fellow residents,' says 71-year-old
ADOPT ME: Melvin is ready to hop into a new home

ADOPT ME: Melvin is ready to hop into a new home

This playful bunny loves his healthy snacks
ADOPT ME: Timid Clara needs a quiet home

ADOPT ME: Timid Clara needs a quiet home

Shelter recommends a home with no dogs or children
OMAH celebrates 'indomitable' supporter Jean Sarjeant

OMAH celebrates 'indomitable' supporter Jean Sarjeant

Sarjeant has 'dedicated a big part of her life to promoting and preserving our local history'
Boyd Balkwill Memorial Tournament returns after three-year hiatus

Boyd Balkwill Memorial Tournament returns after three-year hiatus

'We are excited to once again host teams from across Ontario at our memorial tournament,' said granddaughter of Boyd Balkwill; Games begin Friday
National Upcycling Day event will support Dress for Success

National Upcycling Day event will support Dress for Success

Hip Chick Design, Rachel Callan Photography teaming up in support of Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie
Trio of local students earn Sustainable Orillia scholarships

Trio of local students earn Sustainable Orillia scholarships

Blythe Wieclawek and Weiqi Xu from Twin Lakes Secondary School and Ceylon Auger from Orillia Secondary School will each receive a $500 award
OSPCA, Humane Society holding veterinary appreciation contest

OSPCA, Humane Society holding veterinary appreciation contest

The Ontario SPCA's veterinary appreciation contest winner will receive a plaque and free lunch for their staff
Mariposa House Hospice unveils Butterfly Club tribute wall

Mariposa House Hospice unveils Butterfly Club tribute wall

'It’s honourable and surreal,' says donor, whose father resided at hospice for five weeks
Service dogs open up whole new world to local teen with autism

Service dogs open up whole new world to local teen with autism

'Since the dogs have come into our lives, it’s been great. He’s gained so much independence just having the dogs with him,' says teen's father