http://www.orilliapacket.com Recent Local News en-us Copyright: (c) 2012 www.orilliapacket.com, All rights reserved. http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461409 Foxfell Friends Co-operative may not see a continued deferral of city development charges on its Rachael Road affordable housing complex.[...] Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:29:00 GMT http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461409 129729689400000000 http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461408 A newly minted gondolier is hoping to bring his unique trade to the waters of Lake Couchiching. Lorne Fernhout, from Bradford, moved to Venice four months ago to acquire a handmade gondola-like boat, called a sandolo buranello da barcariol.[...] Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:26:00 GMT http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461408 129729687600000000 http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461407 One moment you’re gliding down the Mount St. Louis Moonstone ski hill. The next, you’re colliding with a row of trees. The ski patrol quickly gets in gear. “Where does it hurt?” a patroller will quickly ask.[...] Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:24:00 GMT http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461407 129729686400000000 http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461405 Experience from years past had many regulars of Garfield Dunlop’s annual pancake breakfast hatching the same plan: They all showed up early. “Usually, we don’t get a line-up until 10 (a.m.) It’s unreal,” the Simcoe North MPP laughed during Saturday’s event.[...] Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:21:00 GMT http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461405 129729684600000000 http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461404 Nothing screams Canada more than eating a sugary beaver tail along Ottawa’s Rideau Canal. Later this month, you can experience that in Ramona. “We’re adopting the iconic Ottawa beaver tail tradition,” Glenn Spriggs, Ramona Hall’s media co-ordinator said on Saturday.[...] Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:19:00 GMT http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461404 129729683400000000 http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461393 The Twin Lakes senior boys’ basketball team came within six points of doing the impossible on the weekend. In a hard-fought final, the home team lost the 68th Orillia Blackball tournament championship 57-51 to Governor Simcoe Secondary School from St.[...] Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:49:00 GMT http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461393 129729665400000000 http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460372 The issues faced by the Downtown Orillia Management Board (DOMB) continue to pile up.[...] Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:37:00 GMT http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460372 129727966200000000 http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460370 STAR GAZING There is a full moon Tuesday at 4:54 p.m. EST. The full moon in February is called the Snow Moon, something we have not seen much of this winter. The top 12 celestial events for 2012 do not start until March 3, so I will give you a rundown on the planets this month.[...] Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:31:00 GMT http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460370 129727962600000000 http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460369 Education For Tomorrow? If you ask people today, “What are you seeking education for?” answers will, no doubt, vary.[...] Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:29:00 GMT http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460369 129727961400000000 http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460366 What can be one of a young mother’s worst fears? That the beautiful christening gown worn by generations of family babies won’t fit her new pride and joy.[...] Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:27:00 GMT http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460366 129727960200000000 http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460365 The population of predator birds has stabilized in North America. A report by the Raptors Population Index (RPI) project shows most of the 26 species of migratory raptors across the continent have stable populations or populations that are increasing.[...] Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:25:00 GMT http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460365 129727959000000000 http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460362 Undoubtedly, hikers have encountered this low-growing shrub while touring rocky areas in the Land Between. This low evergreen shrub sports horizontal branches with sharp needles and often grows in dense mats, thereby creating almost impenetrable thickets.[...] Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:22:00 GMT http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460362 129727957200000000 http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460360 Increasing fees and fines for parking in downtown Orillia will discourage potential shoppers, say more than 5,300 downtown users. “To be fair, I have to say that our current council did not create the parking problem,” Chris Marsh, co-owner of Brewery Bay Food Co., said on Thursday.[...] Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:21:00 GMT http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460360 129727956600000000 http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460357 A backlash of negative comments from Orillians has one Downtown Orillia Management Board (DOMB) member considering resignation. “In fairness to my fiancé, I can’t put our business in jeopardy for volunteering on a board that’s supposed to be improving our business,” Sarah Valiquette said on Friday.[...] Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:16:00 GMT http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460357 129727953600000000 http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460356 Michael Clipperton is back with Mariposa Arts Theatre (MAT) to direct Leaving Home. To people who regularly take in theatre around here, it might come as a surprise just how much time has passed since he has directed a play with MAT — 20 years.[...] Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:16:00 GMT http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460356 129727953600000000 http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460354 Life on the shore of Lake Couchiching was dramatically different 500 years ago for the First Nations communities that inhabited the area.[...] Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:14:00 GMT http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460354 129727952400000000 http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460345 Drawing from her own life experience, a local Laurentian student at Georgian College is looking to create a greater support system for youth struggling with eating disorders and mental health issues.[...] Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:02:00 GMT http://www.orilliapacket.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460345 129727945200000000