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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Arts award winner is known as a ‘bright light’ in Orillia

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Arts award winner is known as a ‘bright light’ in Orillia

Leslie Fournier is the creator and driving force behind the much-loved public art initiative, Streets Alive Productions
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Lions Oval Public School hosting Garage Sale on Wheels event

Lions Oval Public School hosting Garage Sale on Wheels event

Event aims to raise funds for school instruments while bringing the Orillia community together
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UPDATE: Body of missing kayaker found in Lake Muskoka

UPDATE: Body of missing kayaker found in Lake Muskoka

Emergency crews responded to report regarding possible drowning on Sunday morning; body of 31-year-old recovered Sunday night
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LETTER: Wrong to give Métis 'privileges' afforded First Nations

LETTER: Wrong to give Métis 'privileges' afforded First Nations

'Now we (full blood status nations) must 'compete' with another class of people for those same 'rights and privileges' found in the treaties that we signed with our government?'
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'Unique initiative': Area hospitals teaming up to host job fair

'Unique initiative': Area hospitals teaming up to host job fair

Representatives from numerous hospitals, including Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, will be on hand for May 1 event
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Want to start a business? Orillia Area CDC hosting workshops

Want to start a business? Orillia Area CDC hosting workshops

Space limited for two sessions taking place May 14
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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'His spirit lives on': Statue of beloved ex-Leaf back on display

'His spirit lives on': Statue of beloved ex-Leaf back on display

After being broken last year, it took a team effort — with many Maple Leafs connections — to replace a statue for the iconic hockey player and priest
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State & Main celebrates Mother’s Day with help for women's shelter

State & Main celebrates Mother’s Day with help for women's shelter

Reservations campaign aims to raise $40K for organizations in Orillia and across Canada 
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Thyme to garden? Simcoe County selling compost for most of May

Thyme to garden? Simcoe County selling compost for most of May

Mulch will also be available while quantities last from May 6 to 25
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