Words From The Throne
My family and I are deeply sorry for all that Vice-President Cheney and his family have had to go through this week. – Harry Whittington, after Dick Cheney shot him in the face.
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Is Society Missing The Point On Aging?
It should be somewhat comforting to know that tidbits of the insight we emit settle on fertile ground.
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Mariposa Wrap Up
These are the people that make this festival work and be so enjoyable. So many of them put in time ahead of the festival setting up, and for days afterward cleaning up.
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This Week In Art/Culture/Entertainment
The kids from OSS are fantastic, with Abby Howard’s voice leading trumpet playing outstanding.
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Mariposa Day Two
The crowd was ready for this band but I’m not so sure they were ready for the 2 x 4 between the eyes the band delivered.
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Mariposa Day One
ShareBy John Swartz The first night of the Mariposa Folk Festival was great. It was just like summer should be,
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Your Friends At Mariposa
Fun fact, Ronnie played the first notes of music in Tudhope Park at the 2000 Mariposa Folk Festival.
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Video: 2025 Orillia Canada Day
The smiles on their faces and requests to take a photo with Waldo said everything about what this country is about.
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Editorial: Strong Mayor Powers – Welcome To The Minefield
If a Mayor thinks his idea is so good it ought to become policy or legislated (by-laws) a mayor should be able to convince four councillors (in the case of Orillia) to go along and vote in favour.
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Canadian Independence From An American’s Perspective
If we look into the mirror and see the role we have to play to make the world better for our children and grandchildren … well, you get the drift.
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