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New TV series about Orillia blends genres, fact and fiction

New TV series about Orillia blends genres, fact and fiction

Aptly titled Sunshine City will be released next year; 'It’s unlike anything else on Canadian TV or a lot of TV in general'
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Officials declare COVID-19 outbreak at Penetanguishene superjail

Officials declare COVID-19 outbreak at Penetanguishene superjail

Union official says positive COVID-19 cases numbers expected to grow due to inter-institutional transfers, which the union has opposed
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Health unit reports 25 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today

Health unit reports 25 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today

There are no new cases in Orillia today; 7 of today's cases are linked to an outbreak at a corrections centre in Penetanguishene
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Music for the Museum event will raise funds to support OMAH

Music for the Museum event will raise funds to support OMAH

'We are so thrilled that these wonderful local performers have come together to support OMAH,' says official of Oct. 30 concert at St. Paul's Centre
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This week in OrilliaMatters+: Fill your freezer just in time for winter!

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Fill your freezer just in time for winter!

Plus, enter to win a gift card from Great Canadian Oil Change
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Foodies unite to answer local contest call 'with gusto'

Foodies unite to answer local contest call 'with gusto'

Nearly 300 entries were received for Foodies Unite!; 'The contest was a lot of fun and had a lot of interest from residents and tourists alike,' says eatery owner
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'Everyone was running for their life,' says armed robbery witness

'Everyone was running for their life,' says armed robbery witness

A man with a gun escaped with prescription medicine in the heist; 'It’s still overwhelming and shocking that this even happened,' says witness
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Proof of vaccination will soon be required to enter OSMH

Proof of vaccination will soon be required to enter OSMH

'Patient and staff safety has remained a focus throughout the pandemic,' says OSMH president and CEO
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Ontario reports 304 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 304 new COVID cases Wednesday

The latest updates noted 537 recoveries and four new deaths
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PART 2: What is the biggest challenge facing council in its final year?

PART 2: What is the biggest challenge facing council in its final year?

Mayor Steve Clarke and councillors weigh in on the challenges they face in the final year of their four-year term
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