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Orillia home to several COVID-19 vaccine pop-up clinics this week

Orillia home to several COVID-19 vaccine pop-up clinics this week

Vaccinations are available to individuals who are turning 12 years of age in 2021 (born in 2009) and older and needing their first or second dose
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CBC's Bob McDonald to speak at climate future open house

CBC's Bob McDonald to speak at climate future open house

Orillians encouraged to 'share their ideas and feedback on Orillia's approach to climate change' at Thursday evening event
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Check out the art of being sustainable at Orillia Square exhibit

Check out the art of being sustainable at Orillia Square exhibit

Show consists of artwork submitted in two Sustainable Orillia art contests earlier this year
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Boaters, dog rescued after vessel capsizes in Lake Simcoe

Boaters, dog rescued after vessel capsizes in Lake Simcoe

Police say all parties were taken to hospital
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Short-term rental owner 'laughing in our face,' Severn mayor says

Short-term rental owner 'laughing in our face,' Severn mayor says

Property still listed on Airbnb despite being in violation of bylaw; 'I don’t think it’s worth the paper it’s written on,' neighbour says of township's bylaw
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COVID-19 case confirmed at East Oro Public School

COVID-19 case confirmed at East Oro Public School

There are five positive cases at Simcoe County schools
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Three Orillia residents among 74 new COVID cases in region since Friday

Three Orillia residents among 74 new COVID cases in region since Friday

There are also three new cases in Ramara, two new cases in Oro-Medonte and one new case in Severn Township, according to today's report
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Teen suffers 'life-altering' injury in Tiny Township crash

Teen suffers 'life-altering' injury in Tiny Township crash

The other driver in the incident is facing impaired driving charges, say OPP
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Pedestrian killed in Highway 7 crash; OPP seek witnesses

Pedestrian killed in Highway 7 crash; OPP seek witnesses

The Kawartha Lakes OPP are investigating the tragedy that occurred this morning just west of Emily Park Road
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Orillia student among Village Media scholarship winners

Orillia student among Village Media scholarship winners

Andie Kaiser of Orillia is among three recipients of this year’s Village Media Journalism Scholarships
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