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Lucky Gravenhurst man has more than 1 million reasons to smile

Lucky Gravenhurst man has more than 1 million reasons to smile

The 39-year-old picked up cheque for $1.05M recently and said he plans to buy vehicle, a house and take a train trip across Canada
Local PPC candidate promises to be 'a lot tougher and a lot louder' of an MP

Local PPC candidate promises to be 'a lot tougher and a lot louder' of an MP

'I think it’s more of an open race than it’s ever been, and that's a good thing,' Stephen Makk says of his chances in Simcoe North
Sewage testing shows levels of COVID virus rising in Orillia

Sewage testing shows levels of COVID virus rising in Orillia

Results 'can be a lead indicator for an elevation of case transmission in the community,' said region's medical officer of health
'Kangoo' boot camp ideal way to jump back into exercise (4 photos)

'Kangoo' boot camp ideal way to jump back into exercise (4 photos)

Kangoo Boot Camp, offered at Tudhope Park, boasts fitness benefits of a boot camp in a fun environment; 'It's just a fun way to exercise,' says instructor
Ontario reports 781 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 781 new COVID cases Friday

The latest update noted 625 recoveries and 17 deaths, but 14 of those deaths occurred more than two months ago
Gravenhurst man charged with impaired driving after hitting tree

Gravenhurst man charged with impaired driving after hitting tree

Accused attempted to flee the scene on foot, police say
Elections Canada jobs available ahead of Sept. 20 vote

Elections Canada jobs available ahead of Sept. 20 vote

Most of the jobs, which pay $17.22 to $23.44 per hour, are for Election Day but also for advance polls
ELECTION: Simcoe North candidates address Indigenous issues

ELECTION: Simcoe North candidates address Indigenous issues

Local candidates are asked how they would address specific Indigenous issues and what their strategy would be to help heal wounds
Charity walk from Thornhill to Ramara will mark man's 65th birthday

Charity walk from Thornhill to Ramara will mark man's 65th birthday

Tim Herron raising money for Orillia Youth Centre and Participation House, to which he has 'emotional attachment'
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