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This week in OrilliaMatters+: Your numbers could come up with a chance to win a lottery prize pack

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Your numbers could come up with a chance to win a lottery prize pack

Plus, enter for a chance to win a $50 gift card from Little Caesars
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LETTER: Can we stop the hate, anger brewing in Canada?

LETTER: Can we stop the hate, anger brewing in Canada?

'It seems we have allowed the media and government to harshly divide us against each other,' says letter writer, who calls for peace and respect
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EVERYTHING KING: Capturing the sights, sounds rarely glamorous for reporters

EVERYTHING KING: Capturing the sights, sounds rarely glamorous for reporters

Media bashing has become a sport, but in this week's Everything King, Wendy asks readers to consider it from the other side
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Only humans can reverse climate crisis. Are you up for the challenge?

Only humans can reverse climate crisis. Are you up for the challenge?

September is Sustainable Orillia Month and Mayor Steve Clarke says it will 'help us move down the road to becoming a net-zero city'
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Painting, created with heavy heart, a reminder of war's toll (3 photos)

Painting, created with heavy heart, a reminder of war's toll (3 photos)

Brian Lintner, who served as an MP in Canadian Armed Forces, has created poignant painting for Steel Spirit exhibition
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Increased interest in new surveillance camera program 'a very good sign'

Increased interest in new surveillance camera program 'a very good sign'

Since launching in April, 71 cameras have been registered with SCRAM program and more than $2,000 in rebates has been provided
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Seize the day
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DOMB calls for more foot patrols, action on methadone clinics

DOMB calls for more foot patrols, action on methadone clinics

More officers downtown would help deter crime, official says; board also wants city to be able to regulate locations of methadone clinics
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Lightning sink Lakers twice to move into first place (6 photos)

Lightning sink Lakers twice to move into first place (6 photos)

The local U14 soccer squad improved to 9-2 on the season after a pair of 'gutsy' performances against stingy North Bay squad
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Orillia Concert Association unveils plan for virtual/live performances

Orillia Concert Association unveils plan for virtual/live performances

With the potential for ongoing restrictions on audience capacity, the first two concerts this year will be virtual but exclusive to Orillia Concert Association subscribers
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