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Be wary around local lakes, streams, warns conservation authority

Be wary around local lakes, streams, warns conservation authority

Early spring-like temperatures mean unsafe ice and slippery banks already exist throughout the watershed, officials say
'I'll never roll over': Ford and Trump both vow strength ahead of trade meeting

'I'll never roll over': Ford and Trump both vow strength ahead of trade meeting

The president and his Secretary of Commerce have used increasingly dismissive language about Ford as the meeting nears
City has $5.1M up for grabs for local proponents of affordable housing

City has $5.1M up for grabs for local proponents of affordable housing

The $4.5M funding from the feds is a 'game changer,' says local advocate who is calling on developers to jump on board to ensure all money is 'unlocked'
Many Orillia residents still heading south despite political tensions

Many Orillia residents still heading south despite political tensions

'What I’m hearing from clients is that it’s not so much about politics or the President himself, but more about the cost of the dollar,' explains local travel agent
New assistance program aims to level playing field in Oro-Medonte

New assistance program aims to level playing field in Oro-Medonte

'I think this is a great step forward for the township to be able to help everyone in our community take part in sports,' says councillor of program for low-income families
Look up: The moon will turn blood red early Friday morning

Look up: The moon will turn blood red early Friday morning

'It doesn’t happen very often ... who knows when the next time you’re going to be able to see it because of the weather and other events,' says official
Local animal rescue gets 'fantastic' response to Far North clinic

Local animal rescue gets 'fantastic' response to Far North clinic

'If we’re not going into the communities and providing these services, the majority of dogs and cats simply won’t get veterinary care,' says rescue official
Duo keyed up for 'electrifying' Piano Heist at Orillia Opera House

Duo keyed up for 'electrifying' Piano Heist at Orillia Opera House

Nico Rhodes and Patrick Courtin bringing 'high-energy, genre-blending spectacle' to town April 17
Wild Routes documentary to be unveiled at conservancy's AGM

Wild Routes documentary to be unveiled at conservancy's AGM

AGM features a chance to review achievements, elect board members, and engage in 'meaningful conversations about conservation efforts'
Snow is still on the ground. Why are best campsites already booked?

Snow is still on the ground. Why are best campsites already booked?

One expert says B.C. has 'effectively remedied' a loophole that, in Ontario, lets savvy campers snag provincial campsites early