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Child welfare groups tell province to fix 'splintered' supports for kids

Child welfare groups tell province to fix 'splintered' supports for kids

Meanwhile, Premier Doug Ford targeted child welfare agencies, saying he's heard 'nightmare stories about the abuse of taxpayers' money'
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Weapons, drugs, vehicles seized after search of three local homes

Weapons, drugs, vehicles seized after search of three local homes

Police say the investigation began in August; several OPP detachments, including Orillia and Muskoka, helped execute the busts
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ADOPT ME: Leanne's kittens have been adopted; now it's her turn

ADOPT ME: Leanne's kittens have been adopted; now it's her turn

This five-year-old girl loves people and playing
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'Right path': County celebrates one millionth LINX Transit rider

'Right path': County celebrates one millionth LINX Transit rider

'Witnessing its growth since it launched in 2018 has been great to see,' says warden
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Cookstown motorcyclist suffers 'life-altering' injuries in crash

Cookstown motorcyclist suffers 'life-altering' injuries in crash

Collision between motorcycle, SUV happened Thursday in Mono
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Barrie Pet-Oberfest bringing 'barks, brews and howlin' good time'

Barrie Pet-Oberfest bringing 'barks, brews and howlin' good time'

Proceeds from Oct. 6 event at Tiffin Centre support Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre
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VIDEO: Orillia's Halloween pirate ship can't be sunk by city

VIDEO: Orillia's Halloween pirate ship can't be sunk by city

'It's still a great-looking ship and it's as elaborate as we wanted,' says owner, who worked with city bylaw officials to get popular Martin Drive display back on track
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Dunlop doles out $10.9M for local infrastructure, other projects

Dunlop doles out $10.9M for local infrastructure, other projects

'Some of our roads are in terrible shape,' said Coun. Ralph Cipolla, saying the $2.8M in funding for Orillia could help municipality avoid being sued over poor conditions
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Local car club cruises to Sharing Place with 'wonderful' donations

Local car club cruises to Sharing Place with 'wonderful' donations

Back Alley Cruisers' donation of 168 pounds of food, $1,600 is 'huge' for Sharing Place, says executive director
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'I can't believe it': Local couple wins final Soldiers' 50/50 jackpot

'I can't believe it': Local couple wins final Soldiers' 50/50 jackpot

Amanda Black and Ryan Valin of Kilworthy plan to put winnings toward building their 'dream home' on piece of property they are buying
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