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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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Orillia teaming up with other groups to offer elite baseball

Orillia teaming up with other groups to offer elite baseball

New Northern Osprey Elite program will allow 'top players ... to develop in our communities going forward on a cost-effective basis,' says Wes Winkel
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Couchiching Ontario Health Team has accomplished much in 2 years

Couchiching Ontario Health Team has accomplished much in 2 years

Team is 'committed to improving health, not just treating illness alone. Taking a holistic approach to all aspects of wellbeing is critical,' says progress report
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Paso Por Paso honours long-time supporters by supporting childhood nutrition (4 photos)

Paso Por Paso honours long-time supporters by supporting childhood nutrition (4 photos)

Paso Por Paso's latest efforts are in honour of long-time volunteers Greta Clarke and Garry Fell, who both died of cancer in 2020
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