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Volunteers help residents make connections with Métis culture

Volunteers help residents make connections with Métis culture

'There is this misconception that we’re First Nations,' volunteer says, noting Métis bridge cultures between European and Indigenous communities
Future of Oro Moraine hangs in the balance, says naturalist

Future of Oro Moraine hangs in the balance, says naturalist

'If we lose it, it will not come back,' says Bob Bowles; Oro Moraine about 35,000 acres in size, extending 21 kilometres from Orillia west to Highway 400 past Craighurst
Hikers enjoy trek through Copeland Forest (4 photos)

Hikers enjoy trek through Copeland Forest (4 photos)

Members of the Orillia and Barrie arms of the Ganaraska Hiking Club enjoyed traipsing through the woods before the snow arrived
GUEST COLUMN: Holiday food can be both delicious, healthy

GUEST COLUMN: Holiday food can be both delicious, healthy

Dietitian offers tips to 'tweak' meals in a healthy way
Audience invited to get active at South Simcoe Theatre show

Audience invited to get active at South Simcoe Theatre show

Spectators provided with goodie bag with items to be used as directed during Camelot The Panto
Family shreds together in honour of child with rare condition

Family shreds together in honour of child with rare condition

Davenport family hopes to raise $10K this year in honour of young daughter who requires frequent hospital visits because of supraventricular tachycardia
Province reaches tentative deal with Ontario Council of Educational Workers

Province reaches tentative deal with Ontario Council of Educational Workers

Tentative deal will go to OCEW members for ratification in coming weeks
Local man dies in head-on crash on Highway 401

Local man dies in head-on crash on Highway 401

'This is an absolutely tragic situation,' OPP say
Holly neighbourhood lives up to its name with Christmas cheer

Holly neighbourhood lives up to its name with Christmas cheer

'It’s just that time of year. Some people can be bah-humbug about it … but we have always been a Christmas-y, joyous family,' says Coughlin Road resident
Boxes of Hope gives Youth Haven users a Christmas

Boxes of Hope gives Youth Haven users a Christmas

'It gives them a sense of hope, that the community cares about them,' said Youth Haven official about Boxes of Hope.