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Registration open for summer school in Simcoe County

Registration open for summer school in Simcoe County

Summer school will be offered virtually this year
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Orillia Square mall 'slowly being revitalized' (3 photos)

Orillia Square mall 'slowly being revitalized' (3 photos)

'I think it’s getting more traffic into the Orillia mall area. I think this is going to help develop the whole mall,' says owner of Canadian Tire, new Mark's, Sport Chek stores
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Health unit offers tips during Emergency Preparedness Week

Health unit offers tips during Emergency Preparedness Week

Residents should have a plan in case of emergency, health unit advises
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'Making a difference': Ted Emond reflects on career in local politics

'Making a difference': Ted Emond reflects on career in local politics

'The vileness, the absolute inconsiderateness of some of the people who comment is something that I’ve found very hard to deal with,' says Emond
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Adopt Me: Tobi has a cuddly personality

Adopt Me: Tobi has a cuddly personality

This male orange tabby would prefer to be the only pet in the home
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Leacock Museum reopening with tours, Mary Pickford exhibit

Leacock Museum reopening with tours, Mary Pickford exhibit

Exhibit will explore friendship between Leacock, Pickford when museum opens May 21
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200 COVID patients in ICUs, 32 more deaths in latest update

200 COVID patients in ICUs, 32 more deaths in latest update

1,676 COVID-positive patients are currently hospitalized
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Charlee's Run set for Saturday, $100,000 already pledged

Charlee's Run set for Saturday, $100,000 already pledged

Funds raised will support the purchase of ten Halo Bassinests and ten pediatric syringe pumps for the pediatric and neonatal units at OSMH
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Sustainable Orillia quizzing candidates on green issues

Sustainable Orillia quizzing candidates on green issues

Group wants to meet with provincial election hopefuls, will post answers to website
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OPP marks Red Dress Day with poignant display at headquarters (6 photos)

OPP marks Red Dress Day with poignant display at headquarters (6 photos)

Display is in honour of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
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