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Amy Lewis 'honoured' to be Orillia's Woman of the Year (10 photos)

Amy Lewis 'honoured' to be Orillia's Woman of the Year (10 photos)

'It's really nice to be appreciated,' says Patrick Fogarty student Olivia Emon, who was named Young Woman of the Year
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Spring Boat, Cottage, and Green Technology Show floats into town

Spring Boat, Cottage, and Green Technology Show floats into town

Admission is free to event at Port of Orillia, running Friday to Sunday; This year's event has a 'green technology' theme
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LETTER: Electoral reform? 'Be careful what you wish for'

LETTER: Electoral reform? 'Be careful what you wish for'

'Considering what goes on with our neighbour to the south, our British parliamentary electoral process looks pretty good,' says letter writer
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Community Foundation hands out $35,750 in grants to local charities

Community Foundation hands out $35,750 in grants to local charities

Sharing Place, youth centre, OMAH among 17 organizations receiving funding 'to assist them in providing much-needed services to vulnerable residents'
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Adopt Me: Mimi is a shy yet loving cat

Adopt Me: Mimi is a shy yet loving cat

She enjoys ear scratches
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Oro-Medonte seeking input into economic development strategy

Oro-Medonte seeking input into economic development strategy

Input through an online survey 'will greatly assist with forming the direction, goals, and priorities of the updated strategy,' says Oro-Medonte mayor
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LETTER: Local man has devoted life to stopping impaired driving

LETTER: Local man has devoted life to stopping impaired driving

'It is my sincere hope that the efforts OADD put forward will help to ensure a safer future for everyone who travels on our roads,' says OADD founder
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Livestock definition central to domesticated Stanley the goat

Livestock definition central to domesticated Stanley the goat

Zoning bylaws discussed at Tiny council in ongoing matter over resident’s emotional support goat
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St. James' hosting free breakfast on Sunday mornings

St. James' hosting free breakfast on Sunday mornings

Sunday Community Breakfast Program, founded years ago at St. David Anglican-Lutheran Church, is now on the menu at St. James'
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LETTER: Reader applauds 'good news stories' on housing, library

LETTER: Reader applauds 'good news stories' on housing, library

Housing plans at local church site, library's dedication to inclusiveness strike positive note with reader
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