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It's time to Light Up Orillia! Chamber's contest returns with lots of prizes

It's time to Light Up Orillia! Chamber's contest returns with lots of prizes

'We’re excited to build on the success we saw last year and get residents and businesses all around Orillia and Lake Country involved,' says Chamber of Commerce official
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Despair, yes, but hope also felt in wake of global climate conference

Despair, yes, but hope also felt in wake of global climate conference

How can people in Orillia ensure that Canadian promises made lead to needed actions? Sustainable Orillia has some ideas
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Spread kindness
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Teen shot, killed outside south-end Barrie home: police (3 photos)

Teen shot, killed outside south-end Barrie home: police (3 photos)

Public being asked to avoid the area of Golden Meadow Road and Hurst Drive
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Collingwood factory making millions of face masks per week

Collingwood factory making millions of face masks per week

CEO of local company says Collingwood is 'centre of the PPE innovative mask industry.'
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City to hire contract worker to 'expedite' street sweeping

City to hire contract worker to 'expedite' street sweeping

Budget committee approves $50K staff request; 'Anything we can do to make the process faster ... would certainly be a benefit,' says Coun. Pat Hehn
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City's affordable housing reserve getting $20K boost

City's affordable housing reserve getting $20K boost

'We need to start looking at trying to resolve the (affordable housing issue) to the best of our abilities,' said Coun. Jay Fallis
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City OKs $250,000 contribution to a new hospital reserve

City OKs $250,000 contribution to a new hospital reserve

'Giving the hospital an indication of financial support, even if it’s on a relatively micro scale, is quite meaningful,' says mayor
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Orillia fire department gets some help to combat 'silent killer'

Orillia fire department gets some help to combat 'silent killer'

The Orillia Fire Department received 216 combination smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms through Safe Community Project Zero
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Police seek witnesses in Highway 11 crash investigation

Police seek witnesses in Highway 11 crash investigation

Police say the two occupants of the vehicle were taken to the hospital and treated for minor injuries
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