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Orillia woman marks 104th birthday with wisdom and gratitude

Orillia woman marks 104th birthday with wisdom and gratitude

'I've had a really good life,' Orillia woman says while celebrating milestone birthday
CLOSER LOOK: Why the fraud industry is booming in Canada

CLOSER LOOK: Why the fraud industry is booming in Canada

March is Fraud Prevention Month — the perfect time to revisit our 'Inside the Village' podcast episode that explored why so many Canadians continue to fall victim to grandparent scams and fake romances
As numbers soar in Ontario, zero measles cases reported in our region

As numbers soar in Ontario, zero measles cases reported in our region

'Over 96 per cent of cases in Ontario are among individuals who are unimmunized, or have unknown immunization status,' says Dr. Kieran Moore
City extends seasonal closure of portion of Harvie Settlement Rd.

City extends seasonal closure of portion of Harvie Settlement Rd.

Closure will remain in effect until April 14 due to road conditions
Man accused of stealing portrait of Winston Churchill pleads guilty

Man accused of stealing portrait of Winston Churchill pleads guilty

Global investigation tracked the portrait to a British auction house and ultimately to a buyer in Italy who did not know he had purchased stolen art
Boater reflects on 'devastating' loss in wake of marina roof collapse

Boater reflects on 'devastating' loss in wake of marina roof collapse

'I'm not just losing a boat. I'm losing my slip, my harbour, my friends. This is my whole community,' says boater from Starport Marina, whose vessel was under collapsed roof
Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister

New government includes 20 Trudeau-era ministers and three new faces from the Liberal caucus
Talk of merging conservation authorities an 'unnecessary distraction'

Talk of merging conservation authorities an 'unnecessary distraction'

'Because there is no analysis, any claim of cost savings is speculative; the opposite could equally be true,' says official
Automated speed enforcement cameras coming to Orillia in 90 days

Automated speed enforcement cameras coming to Orillia in 90 days

'Automated speed enforcement is an important tool in our efforts to improve road safety and reduce speeding in high-risk areas,' says mayor
Texas Donut will stay, but Mariposa debuts new Grand Canuck Donut

Texas Donut will stay, but Mariposa debuts new Grand Canuck Donut

'It’s been a great way to spark conversation and at the end of the day, it’s all about celebrating Canada,' says owner of popular downtown bakery