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Ontario reports 481 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 481 new COVID cases Tuesday

The latest updates noted 651 recoveries and one new death
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OPP aviation unit called in to look for missing Washago woman

OPP aviation unit called in to look for missing Washago woman

The 49-year-old from Washago was last seen Friday in the Ragged Rapids Road area of Wahta First Nation, say OPP
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Shanty Bay teen hopes to ensure veterans' stories are not forgotten

Shanty Bay teen hopes to ensure veterans' stories are not forgotten

'I wanted to interview the living ones so that I could capture what they went through,' Jaxon Hekkenberg says of his ongoing project
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COLUMN: A pet for a Christmas present? It's a big commitment!

COLUMN: A pet for a Christmas present? It's a big commitment!

Reporter has always been a dog person, but hopes people don't make rash decisions over the holidays to bring a pet home
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Enjoy the day!
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Man should be declared dangerous offender for befriending widows to get closer to kids: Crown

Man should be declared dangerous offender for befriending widows to get closer to kids: Crown

Innisfil man, 54, convicted of sexual interference and making a sexual arrangement involving children
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Big-ticket projects could mean a 3.4% tax hike for Orillia residents

Big-ticket projects could mean a 3.4% tax hike for Orillia residents

Ten projects account for 81 per cent of the 2022 capital budget, council hears on opening day of budget talks; Cipolla says proposed tax hike is 'way too high'
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U13 Terriers skate to division title at Orillia Winter Classic

U13 Terriers skate to division title at Orillia Winter Classic

Orillia went undefeated in the tournament, capping off the title-clinching victory with a dramatic win over Oro in a multi-round shootout thriller
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New family medicine clinic, global sawmill manufacturer moving into west Orillia

New family medicine clinic, global sawmill manufacturer moving into west Orillia

New enterprises will be located in Horne Business Park; Mayor says 'it is evident that Orillia is a great place to invest and our quality of life is second to none'
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Fire Marshal mum on cause of Midland fire, explosion

Fire Marshal mum on cause of Midland fire, explosion

While OFM officials are no longer on the scene of last week's incident, their investigation 'remains ongoing,' spokesman says
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