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Orillia Opera House granted exemption for adult-themed shows

Orillia Opera House granted exemption for adult-themed shows

Some previous shows have featured nudity, coarse language and adult subject matter, which overlaps with definition of an ‘adult entertainment parlour’ under Orillia ’s municipal code
Environment, taxes key to Thompson's campaign in Springwater

Environment, taxes key to Thompson's campaign in Springwater

'I have the experience to help keep budgets in line and avoid major tax increases,' says Brad Thompson, who is running in Springwater's Ward 3
Queen 'touched' to learn Wye Marsh dubbed trumpeter Elizabeth

Queen 'touched' to learn Wye Marsh dubbed trumpeter Elizabeth

Royal acknowledgement 'very exciting,' says local official, noting accolades from 'such a powerful person' are welcomed by the group and its volunteers
Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in crash with Studebaker

Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in crash with Studebaker

Collision occurred Tuesday afternoon at Highway 12 and Park Street in Victoria Harbour
'Great resolution': Former timeshare owners finally see payout

'Great resolution': Former timeshare owners finally see payout

Judge overseeing Superior Court hearing called it 'a herculean task' to track down the hundreds of timeshare owners
Ryan's Hope recognized at Jack Layton Activism Award Celebration

Ryan's Hope recognized at Jack Layton Activism Award Celebration

'Even in the most difficult times, there are so many people fighting every day to build a future of love, hope and optimism,' Olivia Chow says of Barrie organization's community work
Bear Creek Eco Park boardwalk damaged by graffiti

Bear Creek Eco Park boardwalk damaged by graffiti

'Some (of the graffiti) can be sanded off once the wood is dry and some may need to be painted over,' says city official
EVERYTHING KING: Car shopping? No donuts or CD players!

EVERYTHING KING: Car shopping? No donuts or CD players!

Wendy is in the market for some new wheels, but as she discusses in this week's column, you may not always get what you used to
College welcomes 'avid champion of creativity' as new VP

College welcomes 'avid champion of creativity' as new VP

Dr. Yael Katz 'overjoyed' to take on new role as Georgian College's vice-president of academic starting Sept. 19
Collingwood council votes to spend $75K on Busby’s winter season

Collingwood council votes to spend $75K on Busby’s winter season

Emergency shelter program Busby Centre – South Georgian Bay (formerly Out of the Cold Collingwood) still running out of motels while they prepare for winter season