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OPP 'saddened and disappointed' that fatalities keep rising

OPP 'saddened and disappointed' that fatalities keep rising

Three of the 'Big Four' fatality causal factor categories rose in 2017, say OPP
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Donnie and Marie, Beach Boys, ZZ Top and others added to Casino Rama's summer lineup

Donnie and Marie, Beach Boys, ZZ Top and others added to Casino Rama's summer lineup

Tickets go on-sale to the general public on April 14 and will be available in-person at the Casino Rama Resort Box Office
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Retired Chief of Dentristy comes to defence of Orillia dentist

Retired Chief of Dentristy comes to defence of Orillia dentist

'To restore confidence in its future actions, the (Health Unit) should publicly apologize to Dr. Philip, his staff and patients'
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Local human rights activist overwhelmed by hometown support

Local human rights activist overwhelmed by hometown support

'There needs to be a strong voice,' said Simcoe North MP Bruce Stanton, who urges local citizens to increase pressure on the federal government
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Green Party Leader to visit Simcoe North on Friday

Green Party Leader to visit Simcoe North on Friday

Mike Schreiner will lay out Vision Green at Eclectic Cafe in downtown Orillia Friday morning
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You will not believe what these Harriett Todd students are doing!

You will not believe what these Harriett Todd students are doing!

Students create prosthetic thumb for local man in innovative STEAM lab; 'Whatever they're into, I'm trying my best to facilitate, to teach and learn the skills right along with them'
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Do you know a local volunteer who deserves a pat on the back?

Do you know a local volunteer who deserves a pat on the back?

OrilliaMatters wants to honour local volunteers ... and we're hoping you will volunteer to help!
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It's almost time for a spring cleaning! Are you willing to pitch in?

It's almost time for a spring cleaning! Are you willing to pitch in?

Volunteers needed for community clean-up day, an event that will precede Pitch-In Week
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

We are likely to see more snow today
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Fuel up on April 19 to spark technology, build resources and inspire teachers

Fuel up on April 19 to spark technology, build resources and inspire teachers

If you get gas at Orillia's Circle K on April 19, Orchard Park Elementary School will benefit
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