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Time is running out to apply for Village Media’s Journalism Scholarship

Time is running out to apply for Village Media’s Journalism Scholarship

Journalism students are invited to submit an essay for a chance to receive a $1,000 scholarship toward their post-secondary education
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Swimmer dies after being pulled from Georgian Bay at Balm Beach: OPP

Swimmer dies after being pulled from Georgian Bay at Balm Beach: OPP

Toronto man pronounced dead at hospital; Name withheld until next-of-kin has been notified
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City's affordable housing committee gets new marching orders

City's affordable housing committee gets new marching orders

Committee mandate will include advising council on how city legislation can encourage development of affordable housing
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Groups of people on bikes, ATVs behind acts of vandalism: OPP

Groups of people on bikes, ATVs behind acts of vandalism: OPP

There have been multiple mischief incidents including smashed windows and damage to property during night-time hours, say OPP
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Tip from public helps Orillia OPP nab impaired driver

Tip from public helps Orillia OPP nab impaired driver

A 59-year-old man from Ramara Township is facing two charges after the incident on Highway 12 Monday night
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OPP warn of cottage rental scam in Muskoka

OPP warn of cottage rental scam in Muskoka

When the renter arrives to check in at the cottage they believe they have rented, it is not a rental at all, OPP say
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City councillors shoot down online, phone voting over safety concerns

City councillors shoot down online, phone voting over safety concerns

'I don't have enough confidence in the system,' councillor says; public has until Sept. 20 to provide feedback
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Do something kind today
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UPDATE: Distressed swimmer pulled from Balm Beach dies in hospital

UPDATE: Distressed swimmer pulled from Balm Beach dies in hospital

Police say good samaritans rescued the swimmer and transported him to shore
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Bus service to Orillia Square to continue until at least 2023

Bus service to Orillia Square to continue until at least 2023

Council rejects staff recommendation to discontinue stops at mall; councillor calls lack of funding from Severn 'selfish and narrow'
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