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COLUMN: Legality of liquor was battle between Wets and Drys

COLUMN: Legality of liquor was battle between Wets and Drys

While the Ontario government outlawed alcohol for more than 10 years, from 1916 to 1927, Orillia's ban lasted from 1908 to 1961
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Our news site is launching a social network that's all local

VIDEO: Our news site is launching a social network that's all local

Years in the making, SPACES is designed to be safe, civil and 100 per cent community-powered. Jeff Elgie, the CEO of Village Media, told us all about the project during a recent appearance on our podcast
BEYOND LOCAL: No inflation here: Masters' menu still includes $1.50 pimento cheese sandwiches

BEYOND LOCAL: No inflation here: Masters' menu still includes $1.50 pimento cheese sandwiches

Inflation may be driving up the food cost around the country, but patrons generally won’t see those increases at Augusta National
Local sculptor travels 'powerful' path with latest commission

Local sculptor travels 'powerful' path with latest commission

Marlene Hilton Moore relishes opportunity to create new installation at CFB Borden; 'It’s a very minimal work, but it’s dense with reality,' she says
Roots North fest celebrating 10th anniversary, 'expanding reach'

Roots North fest celebrating 10th anniversary, 'expanding reach'

'It's not just downtown venues anymore. . . .We are expanding our reach and getting more people out to enjoy live music,' said festival founder
SPECIAL REPORT: Local paramedics grapple with hazards of helping

SPECIAL REPORT: Local paramedics grapple with hazards of helping

'They shouldn’t go home broken at the end of the day,' says County of Simcoe Paramedic Services official, saying it's their responsibility 'to keep them whole'
Suspension rate stays steady in Simcoe County public schools

Suspension rate stays steady in Simcoe County public schools

‘Our suspensions are not increasing. We’re doing what we can to mitigate. That’s a really good thing,’ says Simcoe County District School Board chair
United Way Simcoe Muskoka seeking new board members

United Way Simcoe Muskoka seeking new board members

'We are committed to building a board of directors that is reflective of the face of Simcoe-Muskoka,' says official
Simcoe County Museum to host Earth Day event

Simcoe County Museum to host Earth Day event

'Earth Day: Solar Secrets' will see guests embark on a cosmic journey to shed light on the captivating mysteries of the sun