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'Quite rare:' 5 Orillia teams vying for Ontario titles this weekend

'Quite rare:' 5 Orillia teams vying for Ontario titles this weekend

'It's a wonderful accomplishment,' says Orillia Girls Hockey Association president, noting five of the local organization's six rep teams will play at provincials
Simcoe Strong: County recognizing National Volunteer Week

Simcoe Strong: County recognizing National Volunteer Week

'We are forever grateful to those who chose to step forward to provide support for individuals and organizations in need,' says warden
Coroner's inquest slated for superjail inmate who died in hospital

Coroner's inquest slated for superjail inmate who died in hospital

Dustin Clee, 28, died in 2017 after being transferred from the Central North Correctional Centre in Penetanguishene
Plans for development of former Talisman property unveiled

Plans for development of former Talisman property unveiled

Proposed development at former Talisman ski resort would included up to 370 residential units and commercial, community and recreational uses
Heading to Toronto? Work will impact GO service this weekend

Heading to Toronto? Work will impact GO service this weekend

Trains on Barrie Line will continue to run between Rutherford GO and Allandale Waterfront GO stations, but on a reduced schedule
Police arrest man, 19, in sexual assault investigation

Police arrest man, 19, in sexual assault investigation

After meeting women through online dating applications and upon meeting them in person, police allege he assaulted them while brandishing a firearm
'A slap in our face': Highway 11 protesters rally against carbon tax

'A slap in our face': Highway 11 protesters rally against carbon tax

'It's decimating the economy and disabling people's ability to do the basic things,' claims protester who vows to keep protesting until the carbon tax is shelved
Councillors hope city parks can help with west Orillia parking crunch

Councillors hope city parks can help with west Orillia parking crunch

'It's challenging, so this was kind of the alternative to look at parking lots in parks as kind of an immediate relief option to help address the significant need,' said Coun. Fallis
Oro-Medonte fire chief smokes out revenue streams; residents to face several new fees

Oro-Medonte fire chief smokes out revenue streams; residents to face several new fees

New fee schedule will be used to offset costs of training and certification; detailed list includes everything from inspections to photo opps, says Chief Ralph Dominelli
It’s time to take this week’s news quiz

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