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'Absolutely terrible': Residents rally to 'stop the pits, save our water'

'Absolutely terrible': Residents rally to 'stop the pits, save our water'

Liberal candidates for Simcoe North, BSOM hear concerns from residents about potential impact on 'cleanest drinking water in the world'
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Local grandma carrying Ontario Party's 'true conservative values' banner

Local grandma carrying Ontario Party's 'true conservative values' banner

'I’m your everyday, average person and I’ve been sitting on the sidelines ... watching what’s been happening to our province and Canada,' says candidate who hails from Orillia
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Robotic server joins staff at downtown restaurant

Robotic server joins staff at downtown restaurant

'I think it surprises people by how much it can do,' says owner of Golden Wok
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County selling compost, mulch to residents

County selling compost, mulch to residents

Sale taking place May 9-28 at county waste facilities, but is not open to Orillia residents
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Alliance hosting all-candidates meetings for Simcoe County ridings

Alliance hosting all-candidates meetings for Simcoe County ridings

Just Recovery Simcoe organizing virtual meetings with focus on health, well-being of communities
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Horse show season gallops back into area with local events

Horse show season gallops back into area with local events

Georgian Bay Trillium Hunter Jumper Association marking 30th anniversary with shows in June and August
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Police seek scooter-riding man who set off fireworks downtown

Police seek scooter-riding man who set off fireworks downtown

In two separate incidents, man allegedly ignited fireworks behind pedestrians on Mississaga Street on Friday morning
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Landlord frustrated with city policy following shut-off of tenant's water

Landlord frustrated with city policy following shut-off of tenant's water

'The policy is flawed ... we all know what the right answer to what should have been done that day, and policy got in the way of doing the right thing,' laments landlord
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Health unit reports 1 death, 7 more COVID patients hospitalized

Health unit reports 1 death, 7 more COVID patients hospitalized

There are 26 people from the region currently hospitalized because of COVID-19, including three people in the ICU, says the health unit
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Local hikers enjoy 'spectacular' journey in Cooper's Falls (4 photos)

Local hikers enjoy 'spectacular' journey in Cooper's Falls (4 photos)

Orillia chapter of Ganaraska Hiking Club has kicked off its spring season this week and will be hosting a series of four evening hikes beginning May 11
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