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Unconscious man rescued from early-morning Matchedash St. fire

Unconscious man rescued from early-morning Matchedash St. fire

Fire chief says four people fled the fire, but a fifth person had to be rescued by firefighters; Fire marshal will be investigating blaze that did 'extensive damage' to home
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OSS student charged with mischief after weapons call at school

OSS student charged with mischief after weapons call at school

Teen sent a Snapchat of what appeared to be a weapon to students, sparking large police presence and lockdown; three other local schools were put in hold and secure
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PROFILE: 'Great man' to be inducted into Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

PROFILE: 'Great man' to be inducted into Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

Dean Heliotis, who died in 2023, will be inducted in the builder's category at Saturday night's gala; legendary local coach was 'one of Orillia's great sportsmen'
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PROFILE: Orillia Sports Hall of Fame to welcome 'master motivator'

PROFILE: Orillia Sports Hall of Fame to welcome 'master motivator'

Ian MacMillan, a legendary ODCVI coach who helped generations of athletes reach their potential, 'really cared about us as athletes,' says Rob Town
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Gerry Dee stuck in Hwy. 400 crash; Orillia Opera House show postponed

Gerry Dee stuck in Hwy. 400 crash; Orillia Opera House show postponed

'People were just hanging out, chatting and having a few laughs anyway,' said patron after Friday night show was unexpectedly postponed
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'Local treasure': Orillia mourns loss of renowned artist Dave Beckett

'Local treasure': Orillia mourns loss of renowned artist Dave Beckett

'Not only is he an acclaimed artist with a great talent, but he is also very giving,' said then Orillia Mayor Steve Clarke when Beckett's painting was hung at city hall
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PROFILE: Two-sport athlete scores spot in Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

PROFILE: Two-sport athlete scores spot in Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

Chad Thompson, a 'very talented two-way player,' shone in the OHL and NLL, one of those rare athletes who played at the highest level of two sports
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PROFILE: Allan Cup champs skating into Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

PROFILE: Allan Cup champs skating into Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

'It was a real source of pride for the city to win Allan Cup,' recalls player/coach Doug Kelcher of historic feat; Terriers to be inducted into Orillia sports shrine at May 4 gala
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Orillia walloped by wicked spring snow storm (4 photos)

Orillia walloped by wicked spring snow storm (4 photos)

Wicked winds and heavy, wet snow wreaked havoc in Orillia and beyond overnight, sparking power outages amid several crashes on area roads
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Orillia woman, 67, succumbs to injuries after apartment fire

Orillia woman, 67, succumbs to injuries after apartment fire

'It's a tragic circumstance any time someone loses their life in this type of manner,' said Orillia OPP official of 67-year-old woman's death; cause under investigation
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