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Questions about city's past? 'Mr. Orillia' probably has the answer
'I would say Marcel is the top historian of Orillia and area. He’s just a wealth of information,' says library official of Marcel Rousseau, a go-to source for local history
Feb 25, 2024 2:30 PM
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'Leap of faith': Severn wildlife sanctuary a labour of love for owner
Krystal Hewitt purchased Speaking of Wildlife in 2016; 'I did it for the animals I had been working with for so long, and for many more to come'
Feb 15, 2024 1:00 PM
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'Massive need': CrossFit Orillia program aids addiction recovery
Addiction recovery program 'sparked happiness and got me excited about something for the first time in a really long time,' says participant
Jan 1, 2024 2:30 PM
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Local artist 'swinging for the fences' with his indie-pop music
Since moving to Oro-Medonte, 'it's all really coming together' for Joshua Sheppard
Nov 19, 2023 7:00 PM
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MAT celebrating 50th anniversary with 'over-the-top' retrospective
'It will be two hours of absolutely top-quality music and theatre, covering MAT’s storied 50-plus-year history,' says MAT official of not-to-be-missed show at Opera House
Oct 22, 2023 1:00 PM
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'Unique' Halloween projection show returns Friday
'The kids get really excited during a few different parts,' says Derick Lehmann of high-tech projection show which has proven to be a big hit since it began three years ago
Oct 4, 2023 2:30 PM
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James Pauk Photography shuttering after 54 years in business
Peter Street location could close by end of year; 'I think what we will miss the most is the interactions with customers,' says Greg Pauk
Aug 29, 2023 2:30 PM
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Wild Honey: Sweet new art project 'special for the community'
'Honeycomb shape represents how we can build a strong home when we work together and the wildflowers are a reminder that beauty is often found in unexpected places,' says artist behind Crossroads, Connections and Intersections installation
Jul 26, 2023 1:15 PM
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Banner project celebrates 100th anniversary of Hawkestone Hall
'Community-wide project' has involved residents, local students and many others; Canada Day will be a 'real day to remember' in Hawkestone
Jun 13, 2023 2:30 PM
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OSS art students create 'exciting' new mural for school atrium
'For me, it was like really exciting to hear, as a Grade 9, I get to finally do something really big,' said OSS student of new mural at OSS
May 29, 2023 2:30 PM
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