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‘Down with Santa!’: Not everyone loves the jolly old elf
Vietnam veteran Richard Dildy was arrested for shouting 'There is no Santa Claus!' during Toronto’s 1980 Santa Claus Parade. He was on a crusade against lying to children
Dec 21, 2024 7:00 PM
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County trashes mailing of waste collection calendars following strike
Citing potential delays due to Canada Post strike, county says residents will have to pick up calendars
Dec 21, 2024 5:45 PM
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Keep Mother Earth in mind when giving gifts: Sustainable Orillia
Group offers tips including giving 'the gift of your time — you can give loved ones experiences rather than material things'
Dec 21, 2024 5:15 PM
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High school hockey tourney a game changer for local charities
Students from across Simcoe County took part in recent event that aided The Sharing Place in Orillia among other charities
Dec 21, 2024 4:30 PM
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'Meaningful' Angel Tree campaign surpasses $30K goal for local hospice
Mariposa House Hospice volunteers will be at Mariposa Market this weekend to continue to collect donations
Dec 21, 2024 2:30 PM
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Check out some of Orillia's most festive homes
(28 photos)
We've put together this galley with some must-visit stops to include on your holiday lights tour before the Jolly Old Elf makes his appearance
Dec 21, 2024 1:30 PM
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Ugly Sweater Bowling Party raises a pretty penny for Sharing Place
'It’s heartwarming to see the community come together to support such an important cause,' says organizer Derick Lehmann after event raised $4,000 for food bank
Dec 21, 2024 12:30 PM
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POLL:
Most say Trudeau should go, and want early election
After a turbulent week in Ottawa, very large majorities of readers say that Canada needs a federal election before October of 2025, the latest date it could legally be held, and also that it's time for Justin Trudeau to announce plans to end his term as leader of the federal Liberals
Dec 21, 2024 11:45 AM
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Brechin Lions, community rally to support Feeding Families campaign
'It’s very rewarding to know that you’re helping people that the community has helped to support. The community ... has a big heart,' says volunteer
Dec 21, 2024 11:30 AM
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Unions step up to support 'vital work' of Orillia's Sharing Place
Nearly $200,000 going to Food Banks across Ontario this holiday season
Dec 21, 2024 10:45 AM
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