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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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Local volunteer uses passion, talent to bring comfort to kids battling cancer

Local volunteer uses passion, talent to bring comfort to kids battling cancer

'I have to do something. I can’t sit around feeling sorry for myself,' says heart transplant recipient who sews colourful, festive pillowcases to help comfort kids
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Wasaga man charged after metal falls off truck, causing Hwy. 400 back-up

Wasaga man charged after metal falls off truck, causing Hwy. 400 back-up

Incident happened around 1:30 p.m., May 5, in the northbound lanes near Dunlop Street
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LETTER: Deputy mayor says court backlog a big issue with STRs

LETTER: Deputy mayor says court backlog a big issue with STRs

Until charges can be heard by a court in a timely manner, STR enforcement problems will continue regardless of who is elected to council in any municipality, says Hough
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210 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs

210 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs

Since April 6, 363 people in Ontario have died because of COVID-19
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City using forums, survey to get input on diversity, equity and inclusion

City using forums, survey to get input on diversity, equity and inclusion

'We are taking steps to ... better understand how, as a municipality, we can help Orillia be an even more welcoming, inclusive and accessible community,' says mayor
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