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Humane Society Zooms in to local classrooms with 'Pet Break'

Humane Society Zooms in to local classrooms with 'Pet Break'

'My goal, and the goal of the animal centre is to create a new generation of compassionate and empathetic youth,' says official of unique program
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End of an era: Street's Flower Shop closes after 125 years (4 photos)

End of an era: Street's Flower Shop closes after 125 years (4 photos)

'It's sad but we are happy as well. It certainly is bittersweet, but all good things have to come to an end,' says Street's Flower Shop owner
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5 more Simcoe County residents succumb to COVID: health unit

5 more Simcoe County residents succumb to COVID: health unit

Acute care beds in Simcoe-Muskoka hospitals are presently occupied at 100%, reports health unit
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Business leader keeps Orillia dapper, supports community

Business leader keeps Orillia dapper, supports community

'If you’re going to have a business in a small town like Orillia, you need to be out and about in the community,' says Steve Orr, well known for his support of causes, groups
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County accepting funding applications for local projects

County accepting funding applications for local projects

County Council has allocated $300,000 to help fund local projects or experiences that will benefit regional tourism, culture and sport
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Committee kicks county-council-composition question to next term

Committee kicks county-council-composition question to next term

'I’m disappointed. I would have liked to see it happen,' says local deputy mayor of 'great strides' made on controversial issue
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Ontario reports 62 more COVID deaths, 590 ICU patients with COVID

Ontario reports 62 more COVID deaths, 590 ICU patients with COVID

54 per cent of the 4,114 people hospitalized with COVID were admitted because of COVID-related illness
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City Centre open as warming centre until 4:30 today

City Centre open as warming centre until 4:30 today

City officials warn there may be limited capacity due to COVID restrictions
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FEEDBACK: Here’s what you had to say about the news this week

FEEDBACK: Here’s what you had to say about the news this week

'Voter suppression' in Oro-Medonte, new pet store coming to Orillia, invasive species ... our readers weigh in on a variety of topics
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Inconsistent policies over cannabis operations 'very frustrating'

Inconsistent policies over cannabis operations 'very frustrating'

Local politicians, Health Canada officials field cannabis concerns during forum; 'All municipalities are struggling and frustrated,' says Oro-Medonte mayor
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