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Hundreds hit the trails to raise money for Orillia's Hike for Hospice

Hundreds hit the trails to raise money for Orillia's Hike for Hospice

Event attracted 300 participants to Tudhope Park, raising $67,000; mayor says he was 'blown away' by compassion shown at Mariposa House Hospice
Sleep among howling wolves at this new northern attraction

Sleep among howling wolves at this new northern attraction

'We’re the only place doing that in the world right now': More than a decade in the making, the glass chalets at Cedar Meadows in Timmins offer a one-of-a-kind experience
COLUMN: Upgrade charges are a form of economic discrimination

COLUMN: Upgrade charges are a form of economic discrimination

'I truly do think it’s a form of discrimination when everyone is not able to enjoy the same benefits as everyone else,' laments columnist
Rise in temperatures means increase in tick bite risk

Rise in temperatures means increase in tick bite risk

Symptoms of lyme disease include fever, headache, chills, muscle and joint pain, and fatigue
Regional Tourism Organization looking for new directors

Regional Tourism Organization looking for new directors

Deadline application is May 17
'Inspiring': Local legends enter the Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

'Inspiring': Local legends enter the Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

The 1973 Allan Cup Champion Orillia Terriers, Chad Thompson, Dean Heliotis, and lan MacMillan entered the Orillia Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday evening
Transit electrification, development charges on Monday's council agenda

Transit electrification, development charges on Monday's council agenda

Busy meeting schedule will begin with Order of Orillia presentations to deserving local recipients
Poll: Liberals would likely gain support with a new leader

Poll: Liberals would likely gain support with a new leader

The federal Liberals have the potential to gain votes from the Greens and NDP, and firm up their own support, if Justin Trudeau resigned and the party had a new leader going into the next election, an online poll showed this week
COLUMN: Why do we try so hard to tame the wildflowers?

COLUMN: Why do we try so hard to tame the wildflowers?

Do you really need a perfect looking lawn? There is a 'delightful variety' of wildflowers in our midst if we only leave them alone, says columnist
LETTER: 'Misinformed debate' on drugs doesn't save lives

LETTER: 'Misinformed debate' on drugs doesn't save lives

'We need to see the humanity in our fellow community members and support their calls for action,' says letter writer