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BEYOND LOCAL: 125-year-old snapping turtle found dead in 'unexpected' location

BEYOND LOCAL: 125-year-old snapping turtle found dead in 'unexpected' location

The conservationists say it's likely that Grace was somehow relocated and then became lost and unable to find a place to hibernate for the winter
Local resident struggles to find short-term solution to housing costs

Local resident struggles to find short-term solution to housing costs

'Of course we have sympathy … but we just will not bend on the bylaw with so many on the waiting list — it just opens the door for chaos,' says Ramara mayor
Fallen fox inspires area residents to support wildlife rescue

Fallen fox inspires area residents to support wildlife rescue

The community rallied to save a sick fox, but the fox died, now they're giving to a local animal rescue in honour of their four-legged friend they named Sandy
Who knew? Area author stitches together local history in new book

Who knew? Area author stitches together local history in new book

'Most local families were financially poor but we were so rich. We had so much love,' said Theresa Fama who will launch her new book Sunday
'On my own': Local man irked diabetes device not covered by OHIP

'On my own': Local man irked diabetes device not covered by OHIP

'I would like to be able to spend $200 a month on other things, but if I gotta do it to keep me alive, that's where it goes,' says frustrated Orillia senior
Poll: 70% say federal Liberals would be better off with a new leader

Poll: 70% say federal Liberals would be better off with a new leader

In an online poll this week, Village Media readers overwhelmingly thought that the Liberals would be better off if they went into the next election with a new leader
Old is new: Simcoe County archives getting makeover

Old is new: Simcoe County archives getting makeover

'All of this will improve the rate at which records are processed, arranged and described, and made available to the public,' said county archivist of $1.6M project
COLUMN: Silliness isn't just child's play

COLUMN: Silliness isn't just child's play

Sometimes we should follow the cues of kids, who 'do stuff just because it’s fun,' says columnist
BEYOND LOCAL: Prince Harry and wife Meghan purchase screen rights to Canadian author's book

BEYOND LOCAL: Prince Harry and wife Meghan purchase screen rights to Canadian author's book

The book is about a couple in their 30s who randomly go on a daylong, and life-changing adventure in Toronto, where Meghan was living when she met Harry
Severe thunderstorm expected this morning: Environment Canada

Severe thunderstorm expected this morning: Environment Canada

Strong thunderstorms are expected to move across the area with 90 km/h wind gusts, large hail