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COLUMN: 'New threat' could erase local First Nations community

COLUMN: 'New threat' could erase local First Nations community

Bill C-53 would 'allow the Métis Nation to lay claim to the very hunting and fishing territories the feds acknowledged we had been wrongly removed from using'
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Youth artisan market vendors sought for special event in July

Youth artisan market vendors sought for special event in July

City of Orillia seeks vendors for market at Couchiching Beach Park during Sunday Evening Band Concert series
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OUTDOORS: Suit up for sunny days — and blackflies

OUTDOORS: Suit up for sunny days — and blackflies

Outdoors columnist offers good news, bad news, and tips to repel pesky fliers
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LETTER: City should give area residents break on parking

LETTER: City should give area residents break on parking

'Why can't the city endorse a discounted parking rate to the three surrounding townships who support Orillia's economy?' asks letter writer
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City issues call out for artists for rec centre's Stack Gallery

City issues call out for artists for rec centre's Stack Gallery

Submissions from local artists will be accepted until May 10 with the exhibit kicking off in June
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Impressionist Gagnon, 'man of a thousand voices,' coming to Orillia

Impressionist Gagnon, 'man of a thousand voices,' coming to Orillia

Artist performing May 9 at Orillia Opera House
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TRILLIUM TALK: The rise of private-pay health clinics

TRILLIUM TALK: The rise of private-pay health clinics

Every Sunday morning, one of our legislative reporters from The Trillium provides an inside look at the week that was in Ontario politics — and the week ahead
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Local bike shop, perch fest inspire new brews in downtown Orillia

Local bike shop, perch fest inspire new brews in downtown Orillia

Collaborating on Perch Pale Ale, Copeland Down Dry Hopped Series just 'made sense,' says Couchiching Craft Brewing Co. official
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Two Orillia men among six accused of impaired in last 7 days: OPP

Two Orillia men among six accused of impaired in last 7 days: OPP

Erratic driving, crash in Severn, speeding on Highway 11 in Oro-Medonte, fracas at Orillia hotel among incidents that prompted the charges in the unrelated incidents
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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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