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‘Down with Santa!’: Not everyone loves the jolly old elf

‘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
County trashes mailing of waste collection calendars following strike

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
Keep Mother Earth in mind when giving gifts: Sustainable Orillia

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'
High school hockey tourney a game changer for local charities

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
'Meaningful' Angel Tree campaign surpasses $30K goal for local hospice

'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
Check out some of Orillia's most festive homes (28 photos)

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
Ugly Sweater Bowling Party raises a pretty penny for Sharing Place

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
POLL: Most say Trudeau should go, and want early election

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
Brechin Lions, community rally to support Feeding Families campaign

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
Unions step up to support 'vital work' of Orillia's Sharing Place

Unions step up to support 'vital work' of Orillia's Sharing Place

Nearly $200,000 going to Food Banks across Ontario this holiday season