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Orillia's Waste Diversion Site will soon be closed on Mondays

Orillia's Waste Diversion Site will soon be closed on Mondays

Changes align with 'successful schedules in other municipalities,' says mayor of decision to close the site on Mondays
Wayne Gretzky for PM? Donald Trump urged 'The Great One' to run

Wayne Gretzky for PM? Donald Trump urged 'The Great One' to run

U.S. president-elect says he told the Canadian hockey legend during a Christmas Day visit that he should run for prime minister — but 'he had no interest'
Simcoe North MPP hosting Free Skate Day at area rinks

Simcoe North MPP hosting Free Skate Day at area rinks

Events taking place Jan. 2 in Orillia, Penetanguishene, Midland, Coldwater, Tay
LETTER: Using ATMs a concern with homeless 'harrassing the public'

LETTER: Using ATMs a concern with homeless 'harrassing the public'

'For all the money being spent on social programs, very little to nothing appears to be improving,' resident says of concerns over homeless individuals
Music maker creates unique horn section with moose antler bass guitar and cello

Music maker creates unique horn section with moose antler bass guitar and cello

Eighty-eight-year-old has been making musical instruments for more than three decades, creations that dazzle for their unique materials as much as their sound
Good morning, Orillia! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Orillia! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Giving living trees the perfect gift for those who have everything

Giving living trees the perfect gift for those who have everything

Trees are sold in bundles of 10 and cost between $24 and $28 per bundle, plus $30 packaging fee per order
COLUMN Christmas starts and ends with a Big Bang

COLUMN Christmas starts and ends with a Big Bang

Big Bang Theory marathon on the Comedy Network harkens back to a different time, says columnist
COLUMN: An ode to the family Christmas letter

COLUMN: An ode to the family Christmas letter

Writing our annual update set me on the path toward journalism ... probably
COLUMN: Amid a difficult Christmas, grandson restores season's joy

COLUMN: Amid a difficult Christmas, grandson restores season's joy

A smiling 15-month-old boy has provided an important reminder about joy, the currency of the Christmas season