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Remembering what happens and feelings after the final performance, which then leads to how did Jim get cast in the first place.

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The Final Curtain, Now What? | SUNonline/Orillia
This column is a month and a half late, but it isn't too late to say how wildly impressed I was with Mariposa Arts Theatre's
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January 4, 2026 at 1:57 PM
55 cm of snow in two days (approx 21.5 inches) has forced the City of Orillia to declare a Significant Weather Event, which allows the City some leeway regarding cleanup.

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Next Stop Emergency? | SUNonline/Orillia
The City of Orillia has declared a Significant Weather Event to alert the community that the recent accumulation of snow is
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January 3, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Catching up and looking ahead with Orillia's arts and culture file.

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This Week In Art/Culture/Entertainment | SUNonline/Orillia
Happy New Year, but first, an explanation. Since this little thing started in December 2017, I have not taken a break. I stretched a deadline
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January 2, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Biting off more than one can chew scuttles New Year resolutions quicker than a politician senses a change in the wind. Maybe the best practice is to change what you resolve to do or change in 2026.

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Small Steps Can Lead To Bigger Things, So Change Your Resolution | SUNonline/Orillia
Each time I cross over to the new year I look back and think, “This can’t possibly be as insane as last year.” I’m sure folks have
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January 2, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Gift giving advice only truly desperate, less than wise people can follow.

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Gift Giving Advice For Dummies | SUNonline/Orillia
Christmas is nigh and once again I have been asked to quickly suggest some last-minute gifts for the people so spaced out
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December 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Still more Christmas events to enjoy and a few tardy reviews.

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This Week In Art/Culture/Entertainment | SUNonline/Orillia
Sunday afternoon will either be a case of some hard choices, or a good workout for those who like to go to Orillia Silver Band and
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December 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Calvin and Cheryl Stone have turned concert producer/promoters and one of their acts, Eagle Eyes, is playing Casino Rama this week.

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The Stones, A New Venture, Same As The Old Venture | SUNonline/Orillia
Calvin and Cheryl Stone have not lived in Orillia for several years, but the former owners of the Sundial Inn keep coming back
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December 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Orillia council meets Wednesday, December 10 at 4 p.m. to deal with the last part of the 2026 budget; the service partners (OPP, the County and SMDHU).

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Council Preview – 2026 Service Partners Budget | SUNonline/Orillia
Orillia council meets Wednesday, December 10 at 4 p.m. to deal with the last piece of the 2026 budget. With the new powers
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December 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Monday, December 8ths council meeting - it's going to be a long one. The last piece of the 2026 budget starts the meeting at 10 a.m., the youth center is going to be moving, and it looks like red light cameras are not going to happen), plus more.

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Council Preview | SUNonline/Orillia
Orillia council starts it Monday Dec. 8 meeting early at 10 a.m. for the next phase of the 2026 budget relating to the service agency
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December 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Another Christmas Concert on the menu, Mariposa tickets on sale, and Orillia Square Mall gets arty.

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This Week In Art/Culture/Entertainment | SUNonline/Orillia
St. Paul’s Centre is the venue for the annual Christmas Prelude concert Saturday December 6 at 7:30 p.m. The Orillia Concert Band’s
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December 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The City of Orillia is holding open houses this week for the transportation master plan and the Official Plan.

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Transportation Master Plan Open House | SUNonline/Orillia
The City of Orillia is updating the transportation master plan and is holding an open house December 3 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The Orillia Museum of Arts and History scored 50 items from the Lightfoot auction, and there are award winners and a busy week of events to read about.

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This Week In Art/Culture/Entertainment | SUNonline/Orillia
The Orillia Museum of Art and History made out like bandits on Wednesday. They scooped up 50 items from the auction of items
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November 29, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This Orillia council joins the list of councils that do not understand the Library Act, or their relationship to the Orillia Public Library and are dipping their hands into a cookie jar they aren't supposed to touch.
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Editorial: That’s Not How It Works | SUNonline/Orillia
At the November 17th budget committee meeting something happened that demands comment. The issue was the budget for the Orillia Public Library
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November 28, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Orillia council has a special meeting Friday afternoon; they will debate a motion to override the Mayor's veto of one of the council amendments to the 2026 operating budget.
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Council Preview / 2026 Operating Budget | SUNonline/Orillia
Orillia council has a special meeting regarding the 2026 budget Friday, November 28 at 3 p.m. Councillors Dave Campbell...
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November 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
An auction of items from Gordon Lightfoot's estate is taking place November 26. It in person at the Toronto A.H. Wilkens gallery and online.

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Lightfoot Auction Today | SUNonline/Orillia
There is an auction of items from Gordon Lightfoot’s estate taking place Wednesday, November 26 at 11 a.m. The auction is being held by
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November 26, 2025 at 12:59 PM
It looked like the largest crowds in recent memory were on hand for the annual Candlelight Parade and the annual Santa Claus Parade last weekend.

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Huge Crowds For Weekend Christmas Stare | SUNonline/Orillia
This past weekend was all about Christmas. Friday was the annual Downtown Orillia Candlelight Parade. Several hundred people
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November 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
You've heard stories about people finding a Van Gogh, or original manuscripts of famous books at garage sales? Yeah, this isn't one of them.

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Long-Lost Pages From The Book Of Jonah: A Whale Of A tale | SUNonline/Orillia
Some of the great stories of the Bible, although occasionally based on actual events, do stretch the imagination just a tad. A classic example of this
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November 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Candlelight Parade Friday, Santa Claus Parade Saturday, more concerts and more concerts.

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This Week In Art/Culture/Entertainment | SUNonline/Orillia
Friday night the annual Christmas tree lighting at the Opera House happens. I don’t think it’s going to make network news this time.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Mondays' Orillia council meetings continue at 1 p.m. with a planning meeting and then the regular council meeting.
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Council Preview | SUNonline/Orillia
Orillia Council has had a full day Monday, November 17 with two budget meetings in the morning and a planning and
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November 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Orillia council has four meetings Monday, November 17 beginning at 9 a.m. This preview outlines 2026 budget considerations.

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Council Preview 2026 Service Agencies Budget | SUNonline/Orillia
Orillia council has a long day Monday, November 17 with four types of meetings scheduled. The day begins at 9 a.m. with two meetings
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November 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Video of the 2025 Orillia Remembrance Day ceremony.

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Video: 2025 Remembrance Day | SUNonline/Orillia
Several hundred people observed Remembrance Day at the cenotaph at Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:51 PM