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BEHIND THE SCENES: The world says goodbye to Gordon Lightfoot

BEHIND THE SCENES: The world says goodbye to Gordon Lightfoot

OrillaMatters reporter Greg McGrath-Goudie takes us behind the scenes as Orillia and the world bid adieu to Gordon Lightfoot
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COLUMN: 'Rest easy, Mr. Lightfoot. We will never forget you'

COLUMN: 'Rest easy, Mr. Lightfoot. We will never forget you'

After an emotional week of tributes and rites, Orillia shifts gears, moves back into a 'whirlwind of arts and culture events,' says columnist
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Orillia Lady Kings kick off new season of field lacrosse

Orillia Lady Kings kick off new season of field lacrosse

First games of the new season were played Monday at West Orillia Sports Complex fields
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Orillia Channel Cats keep their cool while hosting competition

Orillia Channel Cats keep their cool while hosting competition

Ava Fairgrieve sets club record at Muskats Splash Meet
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'Start the conversation': Museum Month comes to Simcoe County

'Start the conversation': Museum Month comes to Simcoe County

Spearin log home and Cedar View Cottage just two of the buildings on display at Simcoe County Museum, allowing people to see area's growth and development
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Without new rules, cannabis market hitting its ceiling: experts

Without new rules, cannabis market hitting its ceiling: experts

"If you really do want this industry to sort of succeed ... I do think you can change those promotion rules."
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'Pretty healthy': Public asked to weigh in on future of downtown

'Pretty healthy': Public asked to weigh in on future of downtown

While 'fantastic progress' has been made in downtown Orillia over the last 10 years, there is work to be done as city grows and evolves, says consultant
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Ramara, Good Doctors working to ensure Brechin clinic stays open

Ramara, Good Doctors working to ensure Brechin clinic stays open

Provincial changes to OHIP fees threaten the viability of the clinic that Ramara mayor says has been 'absolutely awesome' for the community
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Man with replica handgun arrested in downtown Bracebridge

Man with replica handgun arrested in downtown Bracebridge

Police responded to call Wednesday morning
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New exhibit focuses on Old Brewery Bay, Leacock boathouse

New exhibit focuses on Old Brewery Bay, Leacock boathouse

Exhibit at 'one of Orillia’s most prominent landmarks' launches May 20
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