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Oldest Orillia company a monumental success
(10 photos)
Built on a foundation of family values and personal service, Sanderson Monument continues to thrive, with a sixth generation in the wings
Jul 21, 2022 12:30 PM
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Volunteers' passion fuels Coldwater museum
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'When people visit, they can imagine and experience life as it once was in rural Ontario,' says board member of group that keeps history alive in Coldwater
Jun 22, 2022 7:00 PM
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Sweet family tradition back on tap at farmers' market (6 photos)
Second generation of McCutcheons will be selling maple syrup Saturday; 'I hope that city council makes the success of the downtown market a priority,' says vendor
May 20, 2022 2:45 PM
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Fern Resort is all about 'creating memories'
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'What we try to do is get people together. COVID has actually reinforced the importance of what we do here,' says fourth-generation owner of popular resort
Apr 21, 2022 12:30 PM
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Orillia trail signs provide an interesting history lesson
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The 9.5-km Millennium Trail is home to many plaques, monuments and signs that help share the story of Orillia - including some tales that may surprise you
Mar 21, 2022 12:00 PM
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There's something unique brewing at Mark IV Brothers
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'I wanted to make it a better neighbourhood. This street is beautiful,' says James Kim of Nottawasaga Street home of his popular café
Feb 22, 2022 12:30 PM
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Business leader keeps Orillia dapper, supports community
'If you’re going to have a business in a small town like Orillia, you need to be out and about in the community,' says Steve Orr, well known for his support of causes, groups
Jan 21, 2022 12:30 PM
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Artist emerges from behind the scenes to make his mark
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Paul Baxter once made shows come alive for Elton John and Lady Gaga, but a move to Orillia inspired him to express himself in bold, ambitious ways
Dec 21, 2021 12:30 PM
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Sharon Hancock brings style and pizazz to theatre in Orillia
Local woman has had a decades-long love affair with Opera House; 'It's a beautiful venue ... we need that as a community ... it's wonderful,' she says
Nov 22, 2021 1:30 PM
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Do you remember Orillia's CFOR? It was 'like Facebook times 100'
CFOR, known as 'your hometown favourite,' was where people turned to and personalities like Rusty Draper and Jack Latimer were keys to the station's success
Oct 21, 2021 7:00 PM
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